PORTLAND, OREGON – A suspicious death investigation in the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood on December 19, 2023, has been confirmed as a homicide. The victim, Darnell D’Shawn Davis, 39, was found deceased in the area. The medical examiner has determined the manner of death to be Homicidal Violence and the Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case.
The family of the victim has been notified of his death and has requested privacy during this difficult time. They provided a photograph of Davis to be released to the public. The police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact the detectives assigned to the case.
The investigation was initiated after some people working in the area discovered the body of Davis on Southeast Linn Street and Southeast 19th Avenue. The Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit responded to the scene due to suspicious circumstances. The cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner through an autopsy.
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in providing any information related to this incident. Anyone with additional details is urged to contact the assigned detectives and reference the case number provided.
The investigation into the suspicious death of Darnell D’Shawn Davis, 39, in the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood on December 19, 2023, has been confirmed as a homicide. The victim’s family has been notified and is asking for privacy during this difficult time. The police are actively investigating the case and are urging anyone with information to come forward.