Who murdered 16 year old Jonny Phommachan in 2005? On the evening of November 16, 2005, a dispute at a fast-food restaurant in Portland, Oregon, tragically ended the life of 16-year-old Jonny Phommachan, an Asian male. The fatal encounter occurred at approximately 10:35 p.m. inside the Carl's Jr. located at 8205 SE Rhine Street. Police officers responded to a report of shots fired and, upon arrival, found Phommachan in the lobby suffering from a gunshot wound.
According to witness accounts, the teenager had been involved in an argument
with three African-American males. The confrontation escalated when one of the three men reportedly pulled out a revolver and fired, striking Phommachan. The single gunshot wound proved to be fatal. Immediately following the shooting, the three suspects fled the scene in unknown directions, leaving chaos and a young victim behind.
Despite the presence of witnesses, the case has remained unsolved for years. The suspects have not been identified or apprehended, and no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Jonny Phommachan. The Portland Police Bureau's Cold Case Unit continues to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation.
