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Leonard James L.J. Irving

Case from Portland, OR dated Jun 26, 2011

Victim Details

Leonard James L.J. Irving

Male

Black / African American

Portland

OR

2011-06-26

34

Leonard

James L.J. Irving

07/13/2026

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On a summer night in Portland, Oregon, a life was tragically cut short, leaving a family heartbroken and a community searching for answers. Leonard James "L.J." Irving, a 34-year-old male, was shot and killed in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 26, 2011. The fatal encounter unfolded near Northeast 82nd Avenue and Thompson Street following a disturbance. Irving was reportedly attempting to act as a peacemaker, trying to calm an angry situation and protect his nephew during a fight when gun ...
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  • KOIN.com: Man faces charges in deadly Portland shooting from 2011
  • oregonlive: Murder victim L.J. Irving's family reacts to suspect's release from jail
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