Justin Joki, a 37-year-old Caucasian male, was killed on the evening of May 9, 2023, in a shooting in Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred around 8:10 p.m. near the intersection of East Burnside Street and Northeast 122nd Avenue in the Hazelwood neighborhood. When officers from the East Precinct arrived at the scene, they discovered Joki deceased.
The medical examiner later confirmed that Justin Joki's death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound.
The Portland Police Homicide Unit has taken charge of the investigation into his death. At the time of the initial reports, authorities had not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the shooting.
As part of their investigation, police closed off East Burnside Street between 122nd and 126th avenues for a period of time. Detectives have appealed to the public for any information regarding the incident and have provided contact details for anyone who might be able to assist in the ongoing investigation. The case remains under investigation, and further details regarding potential suspects or arrests have not been released.
