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Larry Edwin Van Dolah

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 15, 2017, a tragic incident occurred in Portland, Oregon, resulting in the death of 38-year-old Larry Edwin Van Dolah Jr. The event unfolded in the afternoon when police officers responded to reports of gunfire near Menlo Park Elementary School. Upon arrival, they found Larry Van Dolah Jr., a resident of St. Helens, Oregon, suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite the prompt response of medical personnel, Van Dolah was confirmed deceased at the scene.

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  • KGW: Man shot, killed near NE Portland school; suspects at large
  • KATU: Police: Man shot and killed in NE Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood; suspects at large
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    Victim Details

    Larry Edwin Van Dolah

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Portland

    OR

    2017-04-15

    38

    Larry

    Edwin Van Dolah

    12/01/2025

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