On September 18, 1995, Anthony Branch Sr., a 36-year-old African-American male, was fatally shot in his apartment located at 2025 SE Ash Street in Portland, Oregon. The incident occurred at approximately 8:25 pm when two unidentified African-American men, wearing ski masks, broke into Branch's apartment by forcing through the sliding glass doors. Once inside, the intruders shot and killed Branch.
Anthony Branch Sr.
was known to be associated with the Crips gang and was involved in the sale of crack cocaine, which may have been a factor in his murder. The two unidentified perpetrators were seen fleeing the scene eastbound on Ash Street after the shooting. Despite the passage of time, the identities of these men remain unknown, and the case remains unsolved.
The investigation into Branch's murder is ongoing, and the Portland Police Department's Cold Case Homicide Unit continues to seek information from the public. Witnesses or anyone with information about the case are encouraged to contact the Cold Case Homicide Unit directly at 823-0400 or anonymously 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. Tips can be submitted through various methods, including the P3 Tips app, online at https://www.p3tips.com/823, or by calling 503-823-HELP.
As of the current date, there have been no reported arrests or identifications of the suspects involved in Anthony Branch Sr.'s murder. The case continues to be a cold case, with the police relying on public tips and any new evidence that might come to light to solve the crime. The lack of specific names or descriptions of the suspects beyond their racial identity and the fact that they wore ski masks has hindered the progress of the investigation.
