Who killed 25 year old Laraye Lewis in 2000? On the evening of October 19, 2000, 25-year-old African-American male Laraye Lewis was sitting with a friend on a bench outside the Caritas Plaza, located at 2830 N. Williams Avenue in Portland, Oregon. At approximately 7:20 p.m., the conversation was shattered by the sound of gunfire. An unidentified man had begun firing multiple shots in their direction.
Both Lewis and his friend quickly ducked for cover, but it was too late for Lewis.
He was struck by the gunfire and died at the scene. The shooter, described only as an African-American man wearing dark clothing and a black baseball cap, fled after the attack.
The investigation into Laraye Lewis's death has since become a cold case. Authorities have noted that Lewis was reportedly involved in the use and sale of drugs, though the motive for the shooting has not been publicly confirmed. To date, no arrests have been made in the case, and the suspect remains unidentified. Law enforcement continues to seek information from the public, offering a cash reward for any tips that lead to an arrest in the unsolved murder.
