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Ellante Davone Williams

Case from Portland, OR dated Jan 21, 2018

Victim Details

Ellante Davone Williams

Male

Black / African American

Portland

OR

2018-01-21

30

Ellante

Davone Williams

07/12/2026

Case Description

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On January 21, 2018, a tragic incident occurred in downtown Portland, Oregon, resulting in the death of 30-year-old Ellante Davone Williams. Williams was found shot and killed at the intersection of SW 4th Avenue and Stark Street. The Portland Police Bureau initiated an investigation into this homicide, which was later confirmed to have occurred on the mentioned date, correcting an initial error that suggested it happened on January 4, 2018.

As the investigation progressed, police made si ...
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  • https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oregon/articles/2018-01-22/man-dies-in-downtown-portland-shooting-suspect-arrested
  • Portland Police: UPDATE #3: Victim Identified in Sunday Evening Homicide Investigation (Photo)
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