Who killed 16 year old Aaron Prasad-King in 2003? In the early morning hours of New Year's Eve in 2003, the quiet streets of North Portland were shattered by the sound of multiple gunshots. At approximately 6:40 a.m. on December 31st, individuals delivering newspapers in the vicinity of North Missouri Avenue and North Mason Street heard the disturbing sounds. Their grim discovery moments later would cast a pall over the neighborhood.
In an alley situated between North Missouri and North Michigan avenues, they found a young man who had been shot.
The victim was identified as Aaron Prasad-King, a 16-year-old African-American male. He was gravely wounded but still alive when he was found. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the teenager was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Aaron Prasad-King succumbed to his injuries on the morning of January 2, 2004, two days after the shooting.
In the immediate aftermath of the incident, witnesses reported seeing an unidentified individual dressed in dark clothing running eastward on North Shaver, crossing Michigan Avenue, shortly after the gunshots were heard. However, this lead did not result in a clear identification of the person responsible for the shooting. The investigation into the death of Aaron Prasad-King has continued over the years, but it has since become a cold case.
To this day, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder, and no suspects have been publicly named. The motive for the shooting remains unclear, leaving a void of unanswered questions for the family and the community. Law enforcement has continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, offering a cash reward for tips that result in an arrest. The case of Aaron Prasad-King remains an unsolved homicide, a tragic story of a young life cut short at the close of a year.
