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Justin Scott dies at hospital after shooting at Bar 122nd in Portland

The police indicate that the suspect(s) had fled before their arrival, and no arrests have been made.

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A man succumbed to injuries following a shooting at a bar in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood early Wednesday morning, as reported by the Portland Police Bureau.

Responding to a shooting at Bar 122nd, located at 2711 Southeast 122nd Avenue around 1:45 a.m., officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound upon arrival.

The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital, where he later passed away. The victim has been identified as Justin Scott aka Jay Litty.

The police indicate that the suspect(s) had fled before their arrival, and no arrests have been made. A detailed description of the suspect(s) was not provided.

The investigation is ongoing, and individuals with information about the shooting are encouraged to contact Det.

Sean Macomber at Sean.Macomber@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0404, or Det. Rico Beniga at Rico.Beniga@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0457, referencing case number 23-297040.