Crime & Safety
Portland Police Name Man That They Said Killed His Wife, Then Himself
Portland police said that Sharline Esah was shot and killed by her husband on Saturday morning.
PORTLAND, OR — Lopez Uehara, 30, shot and killed his wife, Sharline Esah, 31, on Saturday morning, according to Portland police. They said that he then pointed the gun at himself and fired. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police released both of their names Monday afternoon.
Detectives were called to a two-story home on the 14100 block of SE Woodward Street around 2 a.m. on Saturday.
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Portland police have not released any information on what led to the shootings.
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