A late-night shooting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, left the Hazelwood neighborhood of Portland reeling. John R. Molesworth, a 43-year-old White male, was found deceased from a gunshot wound near the 12100 block of Northeast Glisan Street. Portland Police Bureau East Precinct officers arrived about 11:34 p.m., and Homicide detectives took over the scene. Northeast 122nd Avenue was closed between Northeast Glisan Street and Northeast Oregon Street during the initial investigation.

The Medical Examiner later ruled the cause of death a homicide by gunshot wound. Molesworth’s family was notified, and detectives say the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators and reference case number 24-204066. Does anyone in the community have information that could help bring answers?