Full Breakdown
Portland Shooting Victim Identified
8/20/2026, 8:28:57 AM
Core Event
Police say a large gathering near Southeast Water Avenue and Southeast Caruthers Street was followed by a shooting in the early-morning hours of Saturday. The gunfire struck three men; one was found dead inside a vehicle at a gas-station parking lot on Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Southeast Alder Street, more than half a mile from the initial scene.
Victim and Casualties
The medical examiner identified the deceased as 23-year-old Titus Rohde of Vancouver, Washington, and ruled the death a homicide. Two other men were wounded in the incident and transported to a hospital; both are expected to survive.
Investigation Details
Portland Police Bureau investigators have not made any arrests and have released no information about suspects. They have asked anyone with information to call the homicide tip line or email the department. The case is logged under number 26-237907.
Official Response
Police described the incident as a homicide and emphasized the need for community assistance in solving the case. Officers highlighted the distance between the two crime scenes and the ongoing nature of the investigation.
Data & Statistics
- One fatality, two non-fatal injuries.
- Shooting occurred shortly before 3 a.m., with the first scene near Water Avenue/Caruthers Street and the second near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Alder Street.
- The two scenes are separated by over half a mile.
The investigation remains active, and authorities continue to seek leads from the public.
