Murder Of Michael Olson Remains Unsolved

Photo: Michael Olsen and suspect sketch

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a homicide that occurred in the Woodstock Neighborhood of Southeast Portland. 

On Tuesday September 30, 2014, at 11:08 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to the report of a shooting in the 6100 block of Southeast 52nd Avenue. 

Officers and medical personnel arrived and located the victim, 30-year-old Michael William Olson, deceased after suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. Olson resided in the Woodstock Neighborhood. 

Homicide investigators believe Olson was killed in the course of a robbery. 

An eyewitness described the suspect as possibly being a light-skinned African American or Hispanic male. 

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous. 

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers. 

Submit an anonymous tip: 

Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips. 

Online at https://www.p3tips.com/823 

Call 503-823-HELP (4357) 


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