In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in Portland, Oregon, the life of 42-year-old Hispanic female Gladis Mendoza Hernandez was tragically cut short. On July 6, 2022, at approximately 11:22 p.m., officers from the East Precinct responded to a report of a shooting at East Burnside Street and Northeast 148th Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered a grim scene. Gladis Mendoza Hernandez was found deceased at the location.
Nearby, an adult male was also found suffering from gunshot wounds to his lower extremities. He was transported to a local hospital with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries and was later released.
The immediate aftermath of the shooting left more questions than answers as the suspect or suspects had fled the scene before law enforcement was called, and no arrests were made at the time. The Portland Police Homicide Unit promptly began an investigation into the incident. The Medical Examiner's autopsy confirmed that Gladis Mendoza Hernandez died from a gunshot wound, and her death was officially ruled a homicide. As the investigation progressed, her family was notified of the devastating news and requested privacy during their time of grief.
For months, the case remained under active investigation. Then, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, a significant breakthrough occurred. The U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested 22-year-old Isai Ramos Damian in Gresham in connection with the murder of Gladis Mendoza Hernandez. He was subsequently booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. Ramos Damian faced a litany of serious charges, including Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
