Edward Black

Death by Force

In the early hours of May 5, 1991, residents in the 4950 block of North Kerby Avenue in Portland, Oregon, were startled by the sound of a gunshot around 3:15 a.m. Upon investigating, they discovered Edward “Ed” James Black, a 50-year-old African-American man, lying in the street with severe bleeding. Despite prompt attention, Mr. Black succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Mr. Black was a familiar figure in the neighborhood, having lived out of his van in the area during the weeks ...Read More

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