On August 26, 1996, at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers from the Portland Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 4404 N Kerby Avenue in Portland, Oregon. Upon arrival, they were informed by the resident of the address that there was a victim inside the residence who appeared to be deceased. The officers cleared the area and requested paramedics to respond.
The victim, identified as 23-year-old Marcus Catrell Jones, an African-American male, was pronounced deceased at the scene due to an apparent gunshot wound.
Witnesses reported seeing two males leaving the area on foot immediately after the shooting. These individuals were described as wearing black clothing, and one of them was observed carrying what appeared to be a gun. Despite this eyewitness account, there is no further detailed information available regarding the identities or any other descriptive characteristics of these suspects.
The investigation into Marcus Catrell Jones' murder remains ongoing, and the case is currently classified as unsolved. The Portland Police Department's Cold Case Homicide Unit is still seeking information from the public that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspects. Witnesses or anyone with relevant information are encouraged to contact the Cold Case Homicide Unit directly at 823-0400 or to provide anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Oregon. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime, and tipsters can remain anonymous.
As of the current date, there have been no reported arrests or identifications of suspects in the murder of Marcus Catrell Jones. The case continues to be a subject of investigation, with the police relying on public tips and any new evidence that might come to light to help solve the crime.
