Who murdered 48 year old Alvin Bradshaw in 1996? On the evening of September 26, 1996, Alvin Bradshaw, a 48-year-old man who was mostly bedridden due to medical conditions, was shot while lying in his bed at his residence on SE Division Street in Portland, Oregon. He survived the initial attack but succumbed to his injuries later in the hospital. Bradshaw was not employed at the time of his death and reportedly sold drugs from his apartment to support himself.
The shooting occurred around 10:30 p.m., and witnesses in the apartment
provided similar accounts of the crime. Two suspects, both white males, entered the apartment with pantyhose covering their faces. They demanded money before shots were fired, and the suspects fled the scene. One suspect was described as being in his 40s with grayish collar-length hair, while the other had balding hair and a full beard. Both were armed with pistols.
Despite several interviews with potential suspects, including caregivers and associates who frequented Bradshaw's apartment, the case remains unsolved. Authorities believe the suspects were likely known to Bradshaw due to the nature of the crime. The Portland Police Cold Case Unit continues to seek information that may lead to an arrest.
