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Wanted Gresham homicide suspect dead after police shooting in Portland; police K-9 killed
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Key Points:
- A wanted suspect was shot and killed by the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Offender Task Force and other law enforcement agencies in SE Portland after attempting to flee during an arrest related to a homicide investigation.
- A Portland Police Bureau K-9 named Kylo was also shot and later died despite medical efforts; it remains unclear whether the dog was struck by the suspect or police gunfire.
- The suspect was wanted for a homicide that occurred Thursday morning in Gresham, where a resident was found deceased; the suspect was located in Portland and confronted near SE 97th Ave. and SE Oak St.
- Two Portland Police officers involved in the shooting have been placed on routine paid administrative leave, and investigations into both the officer-involved shooting and the homicide are ongoing.
- The Portland Police Bureau mourned the loss of K-9 Kylo, who had served six years and was due to retire soon; a solemn ceremony was held at the Oregon Humane Society to honor the dog.
