Portland Man Deshawn Pledger Identified as Victim of Homicide in Hazelwood Neighborhood | Case Number 24-6489

Portland, Oregon — The man discovered dead in the Hazelwood Neighborhood on Monday, January 8, 2024, has been identified as Deshawn Pledger, a 30-year-old resident of Portland. His family has been informed about his death and is requesting privacy during this difficult time.

The Medical Examiner has determined that Pledger was killed by a gunshot wound, making this incident the first homicide of the year 2024.

At present, no arrests have been made, and the case is still under investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Jeff McGuire at [email protected] or Detective Brent Christensen at [email protected], referencing case number 24-6489.

Portland, Oregon — The deceased individual found in the Hazelwood Neighborhood on Monday, January 8, 2024, has been identified as Deshawn Pledger, a 30-year-old resident of Portland. His family has been notified about his death and is requesting privacy at this time.

The Medical Examiner has determined that Pledger died as a result of a gunshot wound. This incident marks the first homicide of 2024.

No arrests have been made yet, and the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Jeff McGuire at [email protected] or Detective Brent Christensen at [email protected], referencing case number 24-6489.

Portland, Oregon — The man who was found dead in the Hazelwood Neighborhood on Monday, January 8, 2024, has been identified as Deshawn Pledger, a 30-year-old resident of Portland. His family has been informed of his death and is requesting privacy at this time.

The Medical Examiner has determined that Pledger died from a gunshot wound. This incident is the first homicide of 2024.

No arrests have been made so far, and the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Detective Jeff McGuire at [email protected] or Detective Brent Christensen at [email protected], quoting case number 24-6489.