UPDATE: Hazelwood Neighborhood Homicide Victim Identified

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February 01, 2022 16:50

The man found deceased in the Hazelwood Neighborhood is identified as Rodriquez Dramane Griffin, 35. The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office determined his manner and cause of death to be homicide by gunshot wound. Griffin’s family has been notified of his death and requests no media contact.

This release will be updated with a photo should one become available.

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***Original Message Below***

Portland Police Homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.

On Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 1:46a.m., East Precinct officers were dispatched to a report of shots heard in the 9600 block of Southeast Stark Street. When they arrived they located a deceased male with apparent gunfire injuries on Southeast Oak Street just east of 97th Avenue.

The suspect or suspects left the area before police arrived and have not been located. No arrests have been made in this case.

The Portland Police Homicide Unit is responding to conduct an investigation. During the investigation, Southeast 97th Avenue is closed between Southeast Stark Street and East Burnside Street. Southeast Oak Street is closed between Southeast 97th Avenue and Southeast 99th Avenue.

If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective Jason Koenig at Jason.Koenig@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0889 or Detective William Winters William.Winters@portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0466.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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