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Homicide of Sammie West III
August 22, 2020
STATUS: OPENCrime Stoppers Featured Case #20-25
Investigating Agency: Portland Police Bureau
On Tuesday August 22, 2020, at approximately 12:34 a.m., East Precinct officers responded to the 13900 block of Southeast Main Street on reports of a shooting. When officers arrived on scene, they found evidence of gunfire and a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical personnel responded to the scene and attempted lifesaving efforts but were not successful and he died at the scene.
The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determined that the victim, 19-year-old Sammie Lee West III, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and determined his death to be a homicide.
At this point in the investigation, there is no suspect information.
The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and determined that the victim, 19-year-old Sammie Lee West III, suffered a fatal gunshot wound and determined his death to be a homicide.
At this point in the investigation, there is no suspect information.
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