The Medical Examiner has determined that Krystal Lynne Pendergraph (39), who was found in a parked vehicle in Northwest Portland on Saturday afternoon, died of homicide by gunshot.

Police officers from the Central Precinct responded to a welfare check call at 5.09 p.m. about a vehicle parked on Northwest Kearney Street, between Northwest 22 nd and 23 rd Avenue.

The police were told that there was an adult female in the vehicle who appeared to have suffered a gunshot wound.

On arrival, officers determined that Pendergraph was deceased.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information about the case should contact [email protected] or call 503-823-0479.

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