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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide At Chinook Landing Marine Park In Fairview (Photo) - 07/31/26

Read this news release online: https://www.mcso.us/public-information/multnomah-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-homicide-chinook-landing-marine

 

UPDATE: Chinook Landing Marine Park has been reopened to the public. Thank you for your patience.

 

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. - The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at Chinook Landing Marine Park in Fairview.

 

At approximately 12:32 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, emergency dispatchers received multiple reports to 9-1-1 of gunfire in the area around 5201 NE 223rd Avenue.

 

Responding deputies arrived within minutes and observed evidence of gunfire. Deputies searched the area for victims, including assistance from a K-9 unit and drones from the Portland Police Bureau.

 

Deputies located a victim who had died on the scene. The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating the homicide.

 

Currently, investigators do not believe there is any threat to the public.

 

Chinook Landing Marine Park will remain closed until further notice while the investigation continues.

 

The victim’s identity will not be released until family notifications have been completed.

 

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who witnessed the event is urged to contact the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office by calling 503-988-0560 and referencing case number 26-34454.

 

A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer (PIO) will be available for a media briefing at 1:30 p.m. at the park entrance.

 

No additional information can be released at this time.

 

The East County Major Crimes Team includes detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Gresham Police Department and Oregon State Police.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.

 

Attached Media Files: NewsReleaseWeb.png,

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Homicide At Chinook Landing Marine Park In Fairview (Photo) - 07/31/26

Read this news release online: https://www.mcso.us/public-information/multnomah-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-homicide-chinook-landing-marine

 

UPDATE: Chinook Landing Marine Park has been reopened to the public. Thank you for your patience.

 

 

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. - The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at Chinook Landing Marine Park in Fairview.

 

At approximately 12:32 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, emergency dispatchers received multiple reports to 9-1-1 of gunfire in the area around 5201 NE 223rd Avenue.

 

Responding deputies arrived within minutes and observed evidence of gunfire. Deputies searched the area for victims, including assistance from a K-9 unit and drones from the Portland Police Bureau.

 

Deputies located a victim who had died on the scene. The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating the homicide.

 

Currently, investigators do not believe there is any threat to the public.

 

Chinook Landing Marine Park will remain closed until further notice while the investigation continues.

 

The victim’s identity will not be released until family notifications have been completed.

 

Anyone with information regarding this incident or who witnessed the event is urged to contact the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office by calling 503-988-0560 and referencing case number 26-34454.

 

A Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer (PIO) will be available for a media briefing at 1:30 p.m. at the park entrance.

 

No additional information can be released at this time.

 

The East County Major Crimes Team includes detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Gresham Police Department and Oregon State Police.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.

 

Attached Media Files: NewsReleaseWeb.png,

Swimmer Drowns At Rooster Rock State Park - 07/29/26

On July 12, 2026 at approximately 2:05pm deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting a person who was seen swimming near Sand Island appeared to be in distress and did not resurface. Sand Island is located on the east end of Rooster Rock State Park and sits within the Columbia River.

MCSO deputies assigned to the Patrol, River Patrol and Airborne Law Enforcement Support Units began searching the area along with personnel from the Corbett, Gresham and Port of Portland Fire Departments.  Using fixed wing aircraft, a drone and various watercraft rescue personnel searched the area where the swimmer was last seen for more than an hour.  MCSO deputies assigned to the Dive Team joined the search and eventually located the person's body at approximately 5:15pm.

The deceased person's body was transferred to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office and no other information is available for release at this time.

In addition to the fire departments listed in this release, MCSO was assisted at the scene by staff from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department who operate Rooster Rock State Park.

Swimmer Drowns At Rooster Rock State Park - 07/29/26

On July 12, 2026 at approximately 2:05pm deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to a 911 call reporting a person who was seen swimming near Sand Island appeared to be in distress and did not resurface. Sand Island is located on the east end of Rooster Rock State Park and sits within the Columbia River.

MCSO deputies assigned to the Patrol, River Patrol and Airborne Law Enforcement Support Units began searching the area along with personnel from the Corbett, Gresham and Port of Portland Fire Departments.  Using fixed wing aircraft, a drone and various watercraft rescue personnel searched the area where the swimmer was last seen for more than an hour.  MCSO deputies assigned to the Dive Team joined the search and eventually located the person's body at approximately 5:15pm.

The deceased person's body was transferred to the Multnomah County Medical Examiner's Office and no other information is available for release at this time.

In addition to the fire departments listed in this release, MCSO was assisted at the scene by staff from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department who operate Rooster Rock State Park.

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Coordinates Rescue Of Injured Teen Hiker Near Elowah Falls (Photo) - 07/28/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a multi-agency effort resulting in the successful rescue of a critically-injured teenager who fell down a 100-foot embankment while hiking the Elowah Falls Trail, east of Warrendale.

 

The rescue included a combination of ground teams, including the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Green Hornets, Cascade Locks Fire, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSO SAR) and Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue (PNW SAR).

 

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, the Bureau of Emergency Communications received information about a 17-year-old who was hiking with his family in the John Yeon State Scenic Corridor. The teen reportedly fell off the main trail, landing on rough terrain around McCord Creek. He sustained significant injuries.

 

Rescuers used technical rope systems and a litter basket to lift the teenager.  More than a dozen SAR volunteers and rescue workers carried the injured hiker out of the wilderness and through the creek bed to the paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

 

All search and rescue teams returned with the teen to the command post by 10:30 p.m. An AMR ambulance was standing by to transport the teen to Cascade Locks Airport. From there, a LifeFlight helicopter transferred him to a hospital to be treated for critical injuries.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to Cascade Locks Fire, MCSO SAR, PNW SAR, and AMR for their assistance in this complex operation.

 

The teen remains in an area hospital. No additional information is available at this time.

 

Photos from the incident are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple 'MCSO' agencies within Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full name of the sheriff’s office ensures better accuracy.

 

About MCSOSAR 
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team is a volunteer organization whose objective is to serve the community by searching for and rescuing lost or injured persons in wilderness or urban areas, assisting with evacuations during emergencies, assisting law enforcement with evidence searches, and educating the public. MCSOSAR is the primary search and rescue resource for Multnomah County and the western Columbia River Gorge.

Attached Media Files: Rescuers use technical rope systems to rescuer hiker., Rescuers navigate steep terrain near Elowah Falls.,

Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Coordinates Rescue Of Injured Teen Hiker Near Elowah Falls (Photo) - 07/28/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office coordinated a multi-agency effort resulting in the successful rescue of a critically-injured teenager who fell down a 100-foot embankment while hiking the Elowah Falls Trail, east of Warrendale.

 

The rescue included a combination of ground teams, including the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Green Hornets, Cascade Locks Fire, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSO SAR) and Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue (PNW SAR).

 

At approximately 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, the Bureau of Emergency Communications received information about a 17-year-old who was hiking with his family in the John Yeon State Scenic Corridor. The teen reportedly fell off the main trail, landing on rough terrain around McCord Creek. He sustained significant injuries.

 

Rescuers used technical rope systems and a litter basket to lift the teenager.  More than a dozen SAR volunteers and rescue workers carried the injured hiker out of the wilderness and through the creek bed to the paved Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.

 

All search and rescue teams returned with the teen to the command post by 10:30 p.m. An AMR ambulance was standing by to transport the teen to Cascade Locks Airport. From there, a LifeFlight helicopter transferred him to a hospital to be treated for critical injuries.

 

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office extends its appreciation to Cascade Locks Fire, MCSO SAR, PNW SAR, and AMR for their assistance in this complex operation.

 

The teen remains in an area hospital. No additional information is available at this time.

 

Photos from the incident are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full. Because there are multiple 'MCSO' agencies within Oregon (including Marion, Morrow, and Malheur counties), using the full name of the sheriff’s office ensures better accuracy.

 

About MCSOSAR 
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team is a volunteer organization whose objective is to serve the community by searching for and rescuing lost or injured persons in wilderness or urban areas, assisting with evacuations during emergencies, assisting law enforcement with evidence searches, and educating the public. MCSOSAR is the primary search and rescue resource for Multnomah County and the western Columbia River Gorge.

Attached Media Files: Rescuers use technical rope systems to rescuer hiker., Rescuers navigate steep terrain near Elowah Falls.,

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Investigating Deadly Boat Crash On Willamette River - 07/05/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly Fourth of July weekend boating crash on the Willamette River.

 

This investigation began at 11:24 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, when the Bureau of Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a boat had run ashore in the 14900 block of Northwest Gillihan Road on Sauvie Island.

 

The Sauvie Island Fire Department, American Medical Response, and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded.

 

When crews arrived, they found one woman dead. Paramedics took four other people to the hospital, including the boat’s operator. None of the four people have life-threatening injuries.

 

All occupants are believed to be adults.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, the boat – described as a 33-foot cabin cruiser – hit a portion of an aluminum walkway that extended to a dock, anchored by several large vertical pilings.

 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. At this point, it is too early to determine if speed, impairment, or lighting conditions were contributing factors.

 

Because next-of-kin notifications have not been completed, the identity of the person killed is being withheld and no additional information about the case can be released at this time.

 

Detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit responded and are coordinating with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

No photos from the scene are available for release at this time.

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Investigating Deadly Boat Crash On Willamette River - 07/05/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly Fourth of July weekend boating crash on the Willamette River.

 

This investigation began at 11:24 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, when the Bureau of Emergency Communications received a 911 call reporting a boat had run ashore in the 14900 block of Northwest Gillihan Road on Sauvie Island.

 

The Sauvie Island Fire Department, American Medical Response, and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office responded.

 

When crews arrived, they found one woman dead. Paramedics took four other people to the hospital, including the boat’s operator. None of the four people have life-threatening injuries.

 

All occupants are believed to be adults.

 

Based on the preliminary investigation, the boat – described as a 33-foot cabin cruiser – hit a portion of an aluminum walkway that extended to a dock, anchored by several large vertical pilings.

 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. At this point, it is too early to determine if speed, impairment, or lighting conditions were contributing factors.

 

Because next-of-kin notifications have not been completed, the identity of the person killed is being withheld and no additional information about the case can be released at this time.

 

Detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Unit responded and are coordinating with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

No photos from the scene are available for release at this time.

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard Conduct Columbia River Gorge Rescue - 07/03/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – A coordinated multi-agency operation successfully rescued a hiker from the Columbia River Gorge after she injured herself on a popular hiking trail.

 

Around 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Corbett Fire received reports that a hiker had fallen.

 

The incident occurred east of the Angels Rest Trailhead, located at 47500 East Historic Columbia River Highway.

 

Corbett Fire personnel and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies reached the hiker and conducted a medical assessment.

 

Because of the rugged terrain, the incident commander determined a standard carry-out evacuation would be unsafe.

 

To ensure the patient’s safety, emergency officials initiated a search and rescue operation and requested help from the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

A team of nine members with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue hiked up the trail to assist personnel in the field.

 

Due to the dense and steep terrain, the U.S. Coast Guard performed a hoist rescue operation. By approximately 3:40 p.m., the patient, a woman from New York, was successfully lifted into the aircraft and flown to Troutdale.

 

Paramedics took her to the hospital.

 

The woman’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

 

Photos from today’s rescue are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

About MCSOSAR
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team is a volunteer organization whose objective is to serve the community by searching for and rescuing lost or injured persons in wilderness or urban areas, assisting with evacuations during emergencies, assisting law enforcement with evidence searches, and educating the public. MCSOSAR is the primary search and rescue resource for Multnomah County and the western Columbia River Gorge.

 

 

 

 

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Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard Conduct Columbia River Gorge Rescue - 07/03/26

MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. – A coordinated multi-agency operation successfully rescued a hiker from the Columbia River Gorge after she injured herself on a popular hiking trail.

 

Around 10 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and Corbett Fire received reports that a hiker had fallen.

 

The incident occurred east of the Angels Rest Trailhead, located at 47500 East Historic Columbia River Highway.

 

Corbett Fire personnel and Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies reached the hiker and conducted a medical assessment.

 

Because of the rugged terrain, the incident commander determined a standard carry-out evacuation would be unsafe.

 

To ensure the patient’s safety, emergency officials initiated a search and rescue operation and requested help from the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

A team of nine members with the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search & Rescue hiked up the trail to assist personnel in the field.

 

Due to the dense and steep terrain, the U.S. Coast Guard performed a hoist rescue operation. By approximately 3:40 p.m., the patient, a woman from New York, was successfully lifted into the aircraft and flown to Troutdale.

 

Paramedics took her to the hospital.

 

The woman’s injuries are not considered life-threatening.

 

Photos from today’s rescue are being released. Please credit the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office in full.

 

The information contained in this news release is based on a preliminary review of the details available to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office. As the investigation progresses, information may change.  

 

About MCSOSAR
The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (MCSOSAR) team is a volunteer organization whose objective is to serve the community by searching for and rescuing lost or injured persons in wilderness or urban areas, assisting with evacuations during emergencies, assisting law enforcement with evidence searches, and educating the public. MCSOSAR is the primary search and rescue resource for Multnomah County and the western Columbia River Gorge.

 

 

 

 

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