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Sammie Lee West III

Death by Force
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In the late summer of 2020, the life of 19-year-old Sammie Lee West III, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short in a shooting in Portland, Oregon. The incident, which is being investigated as a homicide, took place on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in the Hazelwood neighborhood of Southeast Portland.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain limited. The Portland Police Bureau has not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with t ...Read More
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  • oregonlive: Police identify 19-year-old killed in Southeast Portland shooting
  • KATU: One hurt in shooting in the Hazelwood neighborhood
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    Victim Details

    Sammie Lee West III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portland

    OR

    2020-08-22

    19

    Sammie

    Lee West III

    12/02/2025

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