Do you know who killed Morris Ramone Rivers in 2003? In the winter of 2003, Morris Ramone Rivers, a 48-year-old African-American man, sought a fresh start in Portland, Oregon. He and his girlfriend had recently moved from the Sacramento area, hoping to leave behind a life that reportedly included the use of crack cocaine and to forge a new path. However, this dream of a new beginning was tragically cut short on the evening of January 27, 2003.
Just weeks after arriving in the city, Rivers found himself in a heated argument with another man
on the street. The dispute, which witnesses believe may have been over money or drugs, escalated with fatal consequences. As he sat in his car in front of 3512 NE Grand Ave., Rivers was shot and killed by the man with whom he had been arguing.
The assailant, described as an unidentified African-American male in his twenties with a stocky build and short hair, fled the scene and has never been apprehended. The case of Morris Rivers' murder remains unsolved, a cold case in the files of the Portland Police Bureau. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest, but as of now, no suspects have been publicly identified or taken into custody for his death.
