On January 30, 2022, at 8:30pm., officers were dispatched to the area of Northeast Couch Street and Northeast 52nd Avenue after someone called 911 to report hearing what they believed was gunfire. Officers responded as several other 911 reports about the incident were made. Officers arrived and found a man suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Officers quickly determined the victim was deceased.
The victim has been identified as Dustin W. Norton, 41, of Portland. His family has been notified and provided the attached photograph for public release. They are requesting privacy at this time.
The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined Norton died of homicide by gunshot.
This is still an active investigation and no further information is available at this time. If anyone has information about this case they’re asked to please contact Detective Joseph Corona at joseph.corona@portlandoregon.gov (503-823-0508) or Detective Jennifer Hertzler at jennifer.hertzler@portlandoregon.gov (503-823-1040). The case number is 22-28456.Â
