40-year-old man dies at hospital 8 days after shooting in Hazelwood neighborhood

Nicholas A. Teegarden(Portland Police Bureau)
Published: Mar. 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A man has died at a hospital more than a week after a shooting in the Hazelwood neighborhood, the Portland Police Bureau said on Thursday.

During the early morning hours of March 9, 40-year-old Nicholas A. Teegarden was found shot in the intersection of Northeast 148th Avenue and East Burnside Street. He was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police on scene of shooting in northeast Portland(KPTV)

Police said Teegarden died on Tuesday, March 17. His family has been notified of his death.

The medical examiner determined Teegarden died of homicide by gunshot wound.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information about the shooting, and have not yet spoke with police, should contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number PP26-67901.

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