No charges will be filed in Portland officer-involved death of Damon Johnson during mental health crisis, despite advocacy backlash.

No criminal charges will be filed against Portland police officers involved in the June 27, 2025, death of Damon Lamarr Johnson, who died in custody after a mental health crisis involving flooding his apartment and displaying knives. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said the grand jury found insufficient evidence for charges, citing prone restraint cardiac arrest and acute methamphetamine intoxication as contributing factors. Body camera footage shows officers attempting to detain Johnson, who became unresponsive and was pronounced dead after CPR efforts. An internal investigation into the officers’ conduct continues, and the full case details will be released soon. The decision has sparked criticism from advocacy groups calling for independent oversight.