UPDATE: Authorities have confirmed the identity of a woman killed in a homicide in the Alphabet District of Portland. The victim, 39-year-old Krystal Lynne Pendergraph, was found with a gunshot wound in her vehicle on Saturday, just after 5 p.m.
Officers responded to a welfare check in the area of Northwest Kearney Street between 22nd and 23rd avenues and discovered Pendergraph unresponsive inside her car. This tragic incident marks the 36th homicide in Portland this year, a stark contrast to just 63 homicides reported at the same time last year.
As the investigation unfolds, police have yet to announce any arrests in connection with the case. They are urging anyone with information regarding Pendergraph’s death to come forward. Tips can be submitted via email at [email protected] or by calling 503-823-0479 and referencing case number 25-280342.
Community members are understandably shaken by this incident, highlighting the ongoing concerns regarding safety in the city. Local officials are calling for increased vigilance as Portland grapples with rising violence.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as authorities continue their investigation into this heartbreaking event.
