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FBI Offered $25,000 Reward for 2023 Triple Homicide

The reward seeks information on the North Portland shooting that killed three young men in March 2023.

Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Violence

FBI Offered $25,000 Reward for 2023 Triple Homicide

The FBI is seeking public assistance regarding the March 25, 2023, triple homicide of Eskender Tamra, Babu Daudi, and Patrick Johnson in North Portland. Investigators have offered a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Why it matters

The case remains unsolved more than three years later, with no arrests made for the shooting on Foss Avenue. The new reward reflects a renewed effort to bring answers to the families of the victims and resolve this violent crime.

The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information, while no suspects have been identified in the deaths of the three victims who were ages 17, 19, and 20. The investigation into the shooting that took place on March 25, 2023, remains open.

The players

Federal Bureau of Investigation

The federal agency tasked with investigating the triple homicide and offering the current reward.

Portland Police

The local department that initially responded to the crime scene on Foss Avenue.

The details

The victims were killed after their car was struck by gunfire at an intersection on Foss Avenue in North Portland. Portland police initially discovered the victims inside the vehicle following the shooting. The FBI has now classified the event as a mass shooting and is calling on anyone with details regarding the incident to come forward.

Timeline

  1. March 25, 2023: Eskender Tamra, Babu Daudi, and Patrick Johnson were killed in a shooting.

  2. October 1, 2026: The FBI announced a $25,000 reward for information regarding the case.

Beyond the Bridges

This case is part of the ongoing investigation into the 2023 triple homicide on Foss Avenue. The FBI's current reward offer marks a major step forward in a case that had previously lacked clear investigative leads.

Residents who live near or travel through the Foss Avenue area in North Portland may still hold information relevant to this years-old case. Any tips from the community are now tied to a financial incentive that was not previously available.

The takeaway

The FBI is actively looking for any details regarding the individuals involved in the 2023 shooting on Foss Avenue. Residents with potential information should contact the bureau to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Further reading

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Source note: This article includes information reported by KOIN 6 Portland.