On the evening of May 9, 2019, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace in a Southeast Portland neighborhood, leaving a 40-year-old White/Caucasian man, Kegan Thompson, fatally wounded. The incident occurred around 10:28 p.m. near the intersection of Southeast 104th Avenue and Holgate Boulevard. When police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Thompson suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel quickly transported Thompson to a nearby hospital in a desperate
attempt to save his life. Despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The case was immediately classified as a homicide, prompting an intensive investigation by the Portland Police Bureau's Homicide Division. Detectives and criminalists were dispatched to the scene to gather evidence and piece together the events that led to the deadly shooting.
In the days following the incident, authorities publicly identified Thompson as the victim but remained tight-lipped about the specific details of the investigation. While they acknowledged the presence of a suspect who was still at large, they assured the public that there was no immediate threat to their safety. No specific information regarding a potential motive or the identity of any suspects has been released to the public.
As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Kegan Thompson's murder, and the case officially remains unsolved. Law enforcement has repeatedly appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. They have encouraged anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward and contact the detectives assigned to the case, hoping that a crucial tip will help them bring closure to Thompson's family and see that justice is served.
