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Maurice Anthony Gatson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 3, 2015, at 12:45 a.m., a tragic incident occurred outside the Pallas Club, located at 13639 SE Powell Boulevard in Southeast Portland, Oregon. Portland Police officers responded to a report of a shooting and upon arrival, they found 45-year-old Maurice Anthony Gatson suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate response from both police and medical personnel, Gatson's injuries proved fatal.

The incident has remained unsolved for several years, with ongoing effort ...Read More
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  • KPTV.com: Family offers reward for information on loved one's murder
  • KGW: Police ID man killed outside SE Portland nightclub
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    Victim Details

    Maurice Anthony Gatson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portland

    OR

    2015-10-03

    Yes

    $10,000

    45

    Maurice

    Anthony Gatson

    11/07/2025

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