On the morning of May 24, 2023, in the North Tabor neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, 36-year-old Jessie Lavell Marks Sr. was found dead from a gunshot wound on the 5500 block of Northeast Glisan Street. Portland Police Bureau officers from the East Precinct responded to reports of a shooting at about 9:18 a.m. and discovered Mr. Marks deceased; the Medical Examiner later ruled the death a homicide.

The scene was secured and Northeast Glisan Street was closed for several blocks while the Homicide Unit investigated. No immediate suspects or arrests were reported in the hours after the shooting. Mr. Marks’ family was notified and provided a photograph for public release while requesting privacy. Detectives appealed to the public for any information that could identify who was responsible.

If anyone saw activity on Northeast Glisan Street that morning or has information about Mr. Marks, please contact the Portland Police Homicide Unit.