04 August 2022 17:01
On October 12, 2019, Sean Kealiher was struck by a vehicle at Northeast 9th Avenue and Northeast Davis Street. He was transported by private vehicle to the hospital, where he died. Detectives from the Portland Police Homicide Unit, in conjunction with the PPB Traffic Division, responded and investigated. Mr. Kealiher’s death was ruled a homicide by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office.
Through the ongoing investigation, Christopher E. Knipe, 47, was identified as the suspect. Today, August 4, 2022, Knipe was arrested for the murder of Sean Kealiher. He was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on a charge of second-degree murder.
At this time, investigators do not believe the crime was politically motivated.
Photo description: family photo of Sean Kealiher
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UPDATE: PPB homicide detectives continue investigation, seek public assistance (Photo)
October 15, 2019 2:35 p.m
Portland Police Bureau Homicide detectives continue to investigate the homicide that occurred Saturday morning near the area of Northeast 9th Avenue and Northeast Davis Street.
As is standard protocol with all homicide investigations, Detectives have processed the scene for evidence, interviewed witnesses and are following multiple leads. At the moment, the motives of this incident are not yet known. These investigations can take considerable time and we ask for the public’s patience as we diligently work through the evidence and leads.
Homicide detectives are asking anyone involved in the incident or who has information that could be linked to come forward. Detective Scott Broughton can be reached at (503) 823-3774 or at [email protected] or Detective Rico Beniga can be reached at (503)823-0457 or at [email protected]
PPB detectives take these investigations seriously and cannot risk compromising an investigation by revealing information too early in the process. We are committed to sharing what information we can when it will not impede the investigation. We understand that there is a high degree of public interest in this case, and we hope that interest will help us gather information that may assist us in solving this tragic crime and other unsolved homicide investigations. Public safety is a shared responsibility and we appreciate those who assist us in our criminal investigations.
Solving homicides is a priority for the Portland Police Bureau, and we rely on the public to help us provide information to hold those responsible accountable. Sometimes, individuals have information that they don’t realize is important, but can be critical to helping solve a case.
Information can also be provided anonymously. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest for any unsolved felony crime, and tipsters can remain anonymous.
Information about this case or any unsolved crime may qualify for a cash reward of up to $2,500.
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 safe and anonymous tips.
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Call 503-823-HELP (4357)
There are a number of murders in Portland that remain unsolved and we are asking for the public’s help. Details about unsolved homicides and an information form can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/35696
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Portland Police are releasing updated information about this morning’s vehicle crash and shooting call, including confirmation that the victim who was taken to the hospital has died. Homicide detectives are currently the lead investigators.
After the collision, the patient suffered serious injuries. The victim’s co-workers put him in a personal vehicle and transported him to the hospital, where doctors attempted life-saving measures. The victim did not survive.
The Multnomah County Medical Examiner performed an autopsy on the victim and determined the manner of death to be homicide and the cause to be blunt force trauma. The victim has been identified as Sean D. Kealiher, 23, of Portland. His family has been notified of his death and has provided his attached photograph for publication.
No arrests have been made.
Investigators believe there are witnesses and members of the community with information about this incident and the chain of events leading up to it. If anyone has information, they are asked to contact Detective Scott Broughton at (503) 823-3774, [email protected] or Detective Rico Beniga 503-823-0457 [email protected].
No additional information can be released at this time to protect the integrity of this ongoing homicide investigation.
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Central area officers are on the scene of a vehicle shooting where the vehicle crashed into a commercial building in the Kerns neighborhood.
This morning, Saturday, October 12, 2019, at 12:14 a.m., Central Area officers were dispatched to a report of gunshots heard in the area of Northeast 8th Avenue and Northeast Davis Street. They also learned that a vehicle crashed into a building.
When officers arrived they found an SUV crashed into the side of a commercial building and no one around. They also found evidence of gunshots in the vehicle. A short time later, a report came in of an injured person at a local hospital who had been alighted from a private vehicle. The nature of that patient’s injuries and condition are not being released pending further investigation.
The area around the crash scene at Northeast 8th Avenue and Northeast Davis Street is closed for about 2 blocks in each direction. No major roads are affected by the closure.
Investigators believe there may be witnesses who left the area before police arrived and have not been contacted by investigators. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call the police non-emergency dispatch line at 503-823-3333.
PIO is not responding. More information will be released when necessary.
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