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Teen identified as victim of deadly shooting in Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Portland police have identified the person who was shot and killed in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood earlier this week.

Officers found Junior Garza, 17, with gunshot wounds near 3000 SE 136th Avenue around 10:15 p.m. on March 18. Police said he died at the scene despite attempts to save his life.

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A medical examiner later determined Garza had died of homicide by gunshot wound. No suspects were identified at the scene, and an investigation remains ongoing.

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Anyone with information about Garza’s death is encouraged to contact Portland police.

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