Crime & Safety

Portland Police Identify Man Found Dead On Bike Path On Tuesday

Police say that the man was Denorris McClendon. They are hoping someone knows how – and why he died.

PORTLAND, OR – Detectives need your help. They know that the man found dead on Tuesday near Northeast 122 Ave. and Siskiyou was 31-year-old Denorris McClendon of Portland.

What they don't know is why he died.

Police say that – whatever the reason for his death – they do not believe there is immediate danger to the community. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts

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McClendon was found Tuesday morning just after 7 a.m..

Responding officers determined that the crime scene was suspicious in nature and called in homicide detectives.

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Police are asking that anyone with information about McClendon or this incident to please call either Detective Brad Clifton at 503-823-0696, Brad.Clifton@portlandoregon.gov or Detective Todd Gradwahl at 503-823-0991 or Todd.Gradwahl@portlandoregon.gov.

Photo via Portland Police.

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