PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Multnomah County woman was found dead Saturday afternoon in what authorities believe was a domestic violence-related homicide.
Just before 5:00 p.m., the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office said they responded near 37000 East Historic Columbia River Highway after they had received several 911 calls about a domestic disturbance.
According to authorities, witnesses had reported hearing gunshots, and responding officers located a man walking away from the scene and arrested him.
Upon investigating the residence, deputies said they discovered a woman dead from gunshot wounds.
No names have been released yet and the investigation is still ongoing.