On a summer evening in Portland, Oregon, the life of 19-year-old Julian Heredia, a Hispanic male, was tragically cut short. On Friday, July 10, 2020, at approximately 9:09 p.m., police responded to a report of a shooting in the 13600 block of Southeast Powell Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers and paramedics found Julian Heredia deceased at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound.
An autopsy conducted by the Medical Examiner later confirmed that Heredia died from a gunshot wound, and his
death was officially ruled a homicide. In the wake of the shooting, the Portland Police Bureau, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, began an investigation and appealed to the public for assistance in solving the case.
To date, the homicide of Julian Heredia remains unsolved. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting. Crime Stoppers of Oregon has offered a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in this unsolved felony crime, allowing tipsters to remain anonymous. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Heredia's death is ongoing as his family and community await answers.
