Malik Wilkerson Obituary, Death – A 21-year-old man from Portland has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in the city’s downtown area on September 4. Police confirmed on Friday that the victim was Malik Wilkerson, 21.
The shooting took place in the early morning hours, around 3:30 a.m., near the intersection of Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Ankeny Street. Following the incident, Wilkerson was transported to the hospital in a private vehicle, but he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Portland Police Department is actively investigating the case and is urging anyone with information who has not yet come forward to contact detectives. Those with information are encouraged to reach out to Detective Eric McDaniel at eric.mcdaniel@police.portlandoregon.gov or by phone at 503-823-0833, or to Detective Rico Beniga at rico.beniga@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0457. The case number to reference when providing information is 24-224999.
As the investigation continues, police are working to piece together the events leading up to the shooting and seeking any leads that could help solve the case.