Portland

Man Tragically Crushed to Death by Tree Stump in Backyard Accident

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A tragic incident unfolded in Portland, Oregon, when a man was fatally crushed by a 1,200-pound tree stump he was attempting to remove from his backyard. The incident, which took place on Tuesday night, has been described by officials as a “catastrophic accident.” The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed. The man was a resident of the Russell neighborhood in Portland and had embarked on the task of removing the massive tree …

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Former Pro Wrestler Accused of Wife’s Murder

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Former professional wrestler, William “Billy Jack” Haynes Jr., is under suspicion for the fatal shooting of his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, in their Portland, Oregon residence. Portland Police Bureau officers were dispatched to the scene on Southeast 100th Avenue shortly before 10 a.m. on Thursday, following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers attempted to engage with Haynes, 70, who refused to cooperate and instead barricaded himself within the property. In response, the Special Emergency …

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Six-Year-Old Boy Mauled to Death by Dogs Before Leaving for School

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A tragic incident unfolded in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday when a six-year-old boy was fatally attacked by two dogs at a family friend’s residence. The boy was preparing to leave for school when the incident occurred. Responding to an emergency call, police arrived at the scene around 7:40 a.m. to find a woman, a friend of the boy’s grandmother, covered in blood. The woman informed the officers that her two large Great Dane-Mastiff mix dogs …

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Nike Executives Killed in Tragic Cycling Accident

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A tragic accident in Napa Valley claimed the lives of a Portland couple, both of whom held executive positions at Nike. Christian and Michelle Deaton were cycling down the Silverado Trail on the outskirts of Napa around 11 a.m. on Tuesday when they were struck by lumber that had slid off a passing flatbed truck. The couple was navigating the trail when a 2018 Freightliner attempted to pass them at approximately 40 mph. During the …

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Shooting at hospital leaves security guard dead, police kill suspect

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At approximately 11 am (PDT) on Saturday, officers from the Portland Police Department responded to reports of threats inside Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital. According to Sgt. Kevin Allen, the suspect was armed with at least one firearm when the shooting occurred on the fifth floor of the hospital near the birthing unit. After the shooting, the suspect managed to flee the scene and police began searching for him. Police initially thought he had gone to …

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Serial killer suspected after 6 women found dead within last few months

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The deaths of six women in a 100-mile radius of Portland, Oregon, between February and May have caused a wave of fear and speculation of a possible serial killer. The Portland police have released a statement, however, that they are not convinced the deaths of Ashley Real, Bridget Leann Webster, Kristin Smith, Joanna Speaks, Charity Lynn Perry, and an unidentified woman are linked. Mark Piepmeier, a prosecutor who has dealt with four different serial killers …

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