A tragic story unfolded on the night of Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Portland, Oregon, when 29-year-old Aaron L. Williams of Clackamas was found dead. A sergeant from the East Precinct was flagged down at approximately 11:31 p.m. regarding an individual discovered near Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast Milton Street. Upon investigation, the officer found an adult male who had sustained what appeared to be a fatal gunshot wound.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office later confirmed
that Williams' death was a homicide caused by a gunshot. In the wake of his death, Williams' mother shared that her son had been going through a difficult period in his life and was living on the streets. Despite his hardships, she remembered him as a compassionate person.
The Portland Police Homicide Unit launched an investigation into the shooting. At the time, authorities did not release any information about a potential suspect or suspects, and no arrests were made in connection with the case. Investigators closed off Northeast Milton Street between Northeast 82nd Avenue and Northeast 85th Avenue to process the scene for evidence. The police have appealed to the public for any information regarding the incident and have provided contact information for the detectives assigned to the case, referencing case number 22-21851.
