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Hazelwood leads Portland in homicides since 2021 — but its rate tells a different story
Hazelwood leads Portland in homicides since 2021 — but its rate tells a different story
Hazelwood leads Portland in homicides since 2021 — but its rate tells a different story

Published on: 06/15/2026

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Victor H. Leon was shot and killed June 2 in east Portland's Hazelwood neighborhood.

The June 2 homicide in Portland marked the 34th killing in the Hazelwood neighborhood since 2021, more than any other neighborhood in the city.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/06/this-portland-neighborhood-has-seen-more-homicides-than-any-other-but-thats-not-the-whole-story.html

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