On December 11, 2022, a tragic incident occurred in Southeast Portland, Oregon, resulting in the deaths of three family members. Efren Casas, a 58-year-old resident of Portland, was one of the victims. The incident took place at approximately 6:45 p.m. at a home located in the 16600 block of Southeast Main Street.
Efren Casas and his son, Edgar Casas, 33, were identified as the homicide victims.
The medical examiner determined that both Efren and Edgar died from homicide by gunshot wounds. Another son, Alan Casas, 30, was identified as the suspect in this murder-suicide situation. Alan Casas died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, which was ruled as a suicide by the medical examiner.
The Portland Police investigation revealed that Alan Casas was responsible for the deaths of his father, Efren, and his brother, Edgar. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the three men deceased and a woman injured. The injured woman, who has not been named, was taken to a hospital and was expected to survive her injuries.
The family has been notified of the deaths and has requested privacy during this time. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of domestic violence, which is often a concern around the holiday season.
There have been no arrests in this case since Alan Casas, the suspect, took his own life. The investigation has concluded that Alan Casas was the perpetrator of the homicides, and his death by suicide brought an end to any potential legal proceedings against him.
