After a meticulous manhunt spanning nearly three months, the Portland police department has confirmed the apprehension of a suspect in the slaying of Charles Hassel. In the terse update provided by the authorities, they detailed the capture of Harold “Bob” Dulaney, 53, executed by the U.S. Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force. According to the Portland Police Bureau, Dulaney was located and taken into custody last Friday on charges related to the February 5th shooting death in the St. Johns neighborhood of Portland.

The suspect, found in Portland, was transported to an area hospital due to pre-existing medical conditions following his arrest. Authorities report that upon his discharge from the medical facility, Dulaney is expected to be booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center. The police are awaiting the go-ahead from doctors treating the suspect before proceeding with his detainment.

Members of the victim's family have been notified about the significant development in the case that has likely caused them profound grief and lingering uncertainty since the tragic day of Hassel's death in early February.

The Portland Police Bureau's statement recognized the pivotal assistance provided by the U.S. Marshal Service in bringing Dulaney into custody. They also extended gratitude toward community members, indicating that vigilance from the public played a role in the capture of the suspect. As this story continues to develop, the community looks to the judicial process for answers and for justice to be served in the harrowing case of Charles Hassel's untimely demise.