Portland, Ore. – The Portland Police Bureau has announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in downtown Portland back in March.
Incident Details
The shooting incident took place on March 17th, around 11:45 p.m., in the 800 block of Southwest 10th Avenue. Aaron K. Beasley, 33, was discovered injured at the scene and was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Suspect Apprehended
According to authorities, US Marshals apprehended Alexander J. Lewis, 33, on Tuesday in Gresham in relation to Beasley’s death. Lewis faces charges of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was booked into the Multnomah County Jail following his arrest.
Call for Assistance
The Portland Police Bureau has urged the public to come forward with any information that may aid in the investigation. They are particularly interested in identifying a suspected burglar associated with the case.
How to Help
Individuals with relevant information regarding the incident are encouraged to reach out to Detective Jennifer Hertzler via email at [email protected] or by phone at 503-823-1040. Alternatively, they can contact Detective Joseph Corona at [email protected] or by phone at 503-823-0508, referencing case number 24-66219.
The Portland Police Bureau has not released further details about the ongoing investigation at this time.
Source: 2024 KPTV-KPDX
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