PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A total of seven Portlanders died by homicide across the city during the month of March. 

Portland Police Chief Bob Day is reflecting on a violent month in his city. He said during a news conference Friday that while there isn't much of a trend in these instances, the numbers are still "saddening." 

The map below shows the homicides KOIN 6 News has been tracking this month in the Rose City. 

The first two shootings happened on March 3 — one on Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard and one on North Williams Avenue. The third shooting the next day, also on Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, took the life of 31-year-old Shaud'e Leigh Hutchinson.

A shooting on March 9th on Burnside took the life of a father of three.

Another deadly shooting happened on Southeast Harrison Street on Saint Patrick's Day. Seventeen-year-old Junior Garza was killed in a shooting the next day on Southeast 136th Avenue and Southeast Powell Boulevard.

Then Friday morning, police found a man dead after being stabbed at a hotel on Airport Way.

PPB Chief Bob Day said during a news conference Friday he worries about violence in the city as we approach spring break and warmer weather.

"I will be directing all of our resources in that regard to continue that have a heavy emphasis on outreach, community partnership and enforcement," said Chief Day. 

Chief Day also said it's no secret the bureau faces several challenges, including the ongoing staffing constraints and building relationships with marginalized communities. He also touched on the constant potential for less money pumping into the bureau. 

"I certainly feel responsible to make sure people are aware of that, that any reduction in funding is going to be a reduction of services, which could potentially lead to an increase in crime. And we need to recognize that we need to be proud of the work we've done to stay committed to that. And there may come a period of time in the future where we can make those adjustments," Chief Day said. 

Chief Day told KOIN 6 they've made two arrests out of the now seven homicides this month. But he said they're still looking for anyone with any information about these cases.

Americans are voting with their feet and a new analysis shows Texas and Florida are projected to gain electoral college votes in 2030 while California and New York will lose votes.

These new numbers confirm Americans are rejected the Democrats’ liberal, pro-abortion agenda as they move to pro-life conservative states that better represent their family values.

Texas is on a trajectory to significantly enhance its political influence by potentially gaining four congressional seats following the 2030 Census. This anticipated growth underscores the state’s robust population increase and economic vitality, positioning it as a pivotal player in national politics.

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The state’s burgeoning population is a testament to its business-friendly environment, low taxes, and commitment to pro-life and family values—principles that have long been championed by Republicans. The state was the first America, even before Dobbs, to protect babies from abortions. These factors have attracted families and businesses seeking opportunities and freedom, contributing to Texas’s demographic expansion.

With the addition of these congressional seats, Texas will wield greater influence in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Electoral College. The Republican-controlled state legislature will oversee the redistricting process, ensuring that the new congressional maps are drawn to reflect the interests and values of conservative Texans.

Meanwhile, Florida is right behind, which is also expected to gain four seats according to data from the American Redistricting Project (ARP).

On the Democrat side, California is projected to lose three seats, and New York to lose two.

In fact, recent figures show that most of the states currently gaining in population are pro-life are pro-life red states while most of the states losing population are pro-abortion blue states. This bodes well for future presidential and Congressional elections, to keep the White House and Congress in pro-life Republican hands and away from radical pro-abortion Democrats who want abortions up to birth nationwide.

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