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Marlan Johnson

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of June 23, 2023, Marlan Johnson, a 24-year-old Black / African American male, was fatally shot in the Lloyd District neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred around 9:47 p.m. near Northeast 6th Avenue and Northeast Holladay Street. When North Precinct officers arrived at the scene, they found Marlan Johnson with gunshot wounds. Despite receiving trauma first aid from the officers, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The Medical Examin ...Read More
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  • gofundme.com: Memorial fund for Marlan Johnson, organized by Leah Pittman-Jackson
  • https://www.kptv.com: Police offer reward for tips in NE Portland Motel 6 murder
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    Victim Details

    Marlan Johnson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portland

    OR

    2023-06-23

    Yes

    $2,500

    24

    Marlan

    Johnson

    12/02/2025

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    05/02/2024
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