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See any errors? Let us know!Serial Killer Joseph Kelly Banks
Overview
Joseph Kelly Banks, born in 1973, is an American individual accused of a series of random shootings in Portland, Oregon, during the early months of 2022. His alleged crime spree resulted in the deaths of three men and injuries to three others. Banks had a documented history of mental health issues and had been residing in a group home at the time of the incidents.Victims and Timeline
Banks's alleged attacks occurred at the beginning of each month:- January 2, 2022: Isaiah Hurst, 39, was fatally shot in Portland's Piedmont neighborhood.
- February 2, 2022: Jeff Ramirez, 35, was killed in Southeast Portland.
- March 1, 2022: Mark Johnson, 55, was shot and killed at Dawson Park in the Eliot neighborhood.
- February 2, 2022: An unidentified individual was wounded in an incident near the location of Jeff Ramirez's murder.
- February 28, 2022: A man and a woman were shot in separate incidents approximately ten minutes apart in Northeast Portland.
Arrest and Charges
Banks was apprehended on March 2, 2022, following the series of shootings. He was subsequently indicted on 15 criminal counts, including three counts of second-degree murder, three counts of attempted murder, multiple counts of assault with a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon. ...Read MoreVictims
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Confirmed Victims: (3)
Isaiah Hurst Age: (39), Date of Death: January 2, 2022 ...View 2 additional victims
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Joseph
Banks
1973 (age 51–52) United States
Male
Black
3
January - March 2022
Oregon
2022
07/03/2025










