Milana Li Death Ruled a Homicide

Beaverton Police Department

On May 10th around 2:54 PM officers from the Beaverton Police Department responded to Westside Linear Park near the intersection of SW Barrows Rd. and SW Horizon Blvd. on the report of suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival Beaverton police officers discovered the body of 13-year-old Milana Li in a small stream.

Investigators began an investigation into the suspicious nature of Li's death. This afternoon an autopsy was performed on Li. The results indicated the manner of death was homicide.

Officers have received dozens of investigative tips from community members and are following up on several leads in this case.

Currently, investigators do not believe there is a continued threat to our community. However, the Beaverton Police Department wants to stress that this is an ongoing criminal investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Cindy Herring at 503-526-2280.

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Update: May 10, 2022 9:14 PM

Missing 13-Year-Old Found Dead

On Tuesday afternoon, May 10, 2022, around 2:54 PM officers from the Beaverton Police Department responded to Westside Linear Park near the intersection of SW Barrows Rd. and SW Horizon Blvd. on the report of suspicious circumstances. There, officers located the body of 13-year-old Milana Li in a small stream. She was deceased. Li’s mother had reported Li missing around 1:12 PM yesterday, May 09, 2022.

The circumstances surrounding Li’s death are suspicious. This is an ongoing investigation. Beaverton Police Detectives are investigating this case. We are asking anyone with information to please call Detective Cindy Herring at 503-526-2280.

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Original Press Release:

Beaverton Police Detectives are asking for the public’s help looking for a 13-year-old runaway from the Murray Hill neighborhood.

Milana Li (pictured) was last seen at her apartment near the intersection of SW Murray Blvd and SW Scholls Ferry Rd. around 4PM yesterday evening. 

She is possibly wearing plaid pajama pants with white writing on the side, a dark hooded sweatshirt and converse shoes. 

Milana is 5'00" about 90-100lbs. She has brown eyes, black hair which is dyed red underneath. Milana speaks Russian. English is her second language which she reportedly struggles with.

Milana has a cell phone but it is likely off. According to Milana's mother she is not familiar with TriMet. 

Detectives have contacted all known associates of Milana and are concerned for Milana's safety because of her age, lack of resources and length of time missing. 

If anyone sees Milana please call 911. The case number is 22-1290552