Person dies in downtown Portland, SW 4th Avenue near Morrison Street closed, police say

PortlandPublished: Aug. 04, 2026, 5:16 p.m.Portland police responded to a reported death in dowtown Portland Tuesday.Maxine BernsteinBy Tarek Anthony | The Oregonian/OregonLivePortland police responded Tuesday afternoon to a reported death in downtown Portland.A Portland Police Bureau spokesperson told The Oregonian/OregonLive that officers are communicating with the person’s family and that Southwest 4th Avenue near Morrison Street is closed.“It appears an individual has taken their own life in the area of SW 4th and Morrison,” spokesperson Mike Benner said in an email.“Out of respect for the individual and their family, we won’t be sharing any additional information at this time,” he added.--If you or someone you know is considering suicide, help is available. Call or text 988 for 24-hou