Benjamin Walker dies in fatal Portland motel shooting
Fatal Portland motel shooting death of Benjamin Walker – Obituary
On the morning of December 4, Portland police responded to reports of a shooting at a motel located on Northeast 82nd Avenue near Northeast Skidmore Street. Officers arrived around 5:15 a.m. and discovered 45-year-old Benjamin Walker deceased at the scene.
The medical examiner confirmed that Walker’s death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound.
No suspects have been apprehended, and authorities have not released any descriptions of potential suspects.
Portland police are asking for assistance in the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Meghan Burkeen at meghan.burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-2092, or Detective Brian Sims at brian.sims@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-2079. Reference case number 24-309702 when providing information.
