Victims Identified in Monday Night and Tuesday Morning Homicide Investigations

Portland Police Bureau - 11/20/18 9:11 PM

The victim located during a homicide investigation that began on Monday, November 19, 2018, under the Morrison Bridge has been identified as 70-year-old Carol L. Horner, of Portland, Oregon. The victim located during a homicide investigation that began Tuesday, November 20, 2018, on the Burnside Bridge has been identified as 51-year-old Brian E. Hansen, of Vancouver, Washington.




The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office has informed Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detail detectives that both victims dies of homicidal violence as a result of gunfire.

The suspect arrested in connection with the homicide investigations, James J. Barquet will arraigned in Multnomah Court on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

James J Barquet
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The suspect arrested in connection with a homicide investigation that began on Monday, November 19, 2018, under the Morrison Bridge and a homicide investigation that began Tuesday, November 20, 2018, on the Burnside Bridge, as well as a robbery investigation in Downtown Portland has been lodged at the Multnomah County Jail. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old James J. Barquet. Barquet was lodged on charges of Robbery in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm (four counts), and Aggravated Murder (two counts). 

Anyone with information about these cases should contact Portland Police Bureau Homicide Detail Detective Vince Cui at 503-823-0449, Vince.Cui@portlandoregon.gov or Detective Scott Broughton at 503-823-3774, Scott.Broughton@portlandoregon.gov or Detective Todd Gradwahl at 503-823-0991, Todd.Gradwahl@portlandoregon.gov or Detective James Lawrence at James.Lawrence@portlandoregon.gov 

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