Do you know who murdered 16 year old Patrick Curry II? On the night of June 27, 1995, 16-year-old Patrick Curry II was fatally shot in Northeast Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. near the intersection of NE 12th Avenue and Failing Street. According to witnesses, gunshots were fired at Curry, who was inside a black Monte Carlo at the time of the shooting. Reports indicated that the shooter was standing through the sunroof of a vehicle, possibly a late 1980s Chevrolet Monte Carlo, which then sped away eastbound on NE Failing
Street. Curry was rushed to the hospital but later died from a gunshot wound to the head.
Though the case was connected to ongoing tensions between local gangs, Curry himself may not have been directly involved in these disputes. Despite various leads and potential connections to gang activity, investigators have been unable to secure sufficient witness cooperation to identify the shooter or bring anyone to justice. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek public assistance in solving this cold case. Anonymous tips can still be submitted to Crime Stoppers for a potential reward.
