Portland Police Investigate Homicide in Johnson Creek

Victim's cause of death determined to be gunshot, no arrests made

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Portland Police Bureau has released more details in a homicide investigation that has been ongoing since late last year. On December 30, 2025, 32-year-old Jamal Rodgers was found submerged in Johnson Creek, and the medical examiner has now determined his cause of death was gunshot. No arrests have been made, and the Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the case.

Why it matters

This homicide investigation in Portland's Lents neighborhood raises concerns about public safety and the need for the police to make progress in solving the case and apprehending the perpetrator. The death of Jamal Rodgers is a tragic loss for the community, and residents will be looking to the police for answers and justice.

The details

According to the Portland Police Bureau, Jamal Rodgers, a 32-year-old man, was found submerged in Johnson Creek near Southeast 102nd Avenue and Southeast Foster Road in the Lents neighborhood on December 30, 2025. The medical examiner has now determined that Rodgers' cause of death was gunshot. No arrests have been made at this time, and the Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the case.

  • On Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025, Jamal Rodgers was found submerged in Johnson Creek.

The players

Jamal Rodgers

A 32-year-old man who was found dead in Johnson Creek.

Portland Police Bureau

The law enforcement agency investigating the homicide of Jamal Rodgers.

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What’s next

The Homicide Unit is continuing to investigate the case, and the police are asking anyone with information to come forward.

The takeaway

This tragic homicide in Portland's Lents neighborhood underscores the need for the police to make progress in solving the case and apprehending the perpetrator in order to provide closure for the victim's family and community, and to address any public safety concerns.