Downtown Portland homicide suspect arrested in Gresham

A murder suspect was arrested in Gresham in connection to a fatal shooting in downtown Portland.

Alexander J. Lewis, 33, was taken into custody Tuesday morning, May 7, by a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force for the homicide of 33-year-old Aaron Beasley. Lewis is being held at the Multnomah County Detention Center for second-degree murder, unlawful use of a firearm and felon in possession of a firearm.

The shooting occurred in the 800 block of Southwest 10th Avenue. Upon arrival, Portland Police officers found Beasley suffering from a gunshot wound. Trauma first aid was provided on the scene until paramedics arrived to transport the victim to a nearby hospital, where he later died.

Beasley’s family, who have requested privacy, were notified of the arrest.

Anyone with information about the case who has not spoken to investigators should contact Detective Jennifer Hertzler: jennifer.hertzler@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-1040; or Detective Joseph Corona: joseph.corona@police.portlandoregon.gov, (503) 823-0508. Reference case number 24-66219.