FBI Offered Reward for 2023 Portland Triple Homicide
The FBI is seeking information on a fatal 2023 shooting that killed three young men on Foss Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Violence
On March 25, 2023, Eskender Tamra, Babu Daudi, and Patrick Johnson were fatally shot while driving on Foss Avenue in North Portland. The FBI has now offered a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Why it matters
The investigation into the triple homicide remains open as authorities work to identify the shooters. This public call for information aims to resolve a case that has remained unsolved for over three years.
The FBI has classified this event as a mass shooting after three suspects fired numerous times at a vehicle. The case remains under active investigation with no arrests reported to date.
The players
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is the domestic intelligence and security service of the United States.
Portland Police
This is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city of Portland, Oregon.
Eskender Tamra
He was a 17-year-old victim killed during the triple homicide on Foss Avenue.
Babu Daudi
He was a 19-year-old victim killed during the shooting incident.
Patrick Johnson
He was a 20-year-old victim who died in the March 2023 attack.
The details
The victims, aged 17, 19, and 20, were discovered by Portland police in their vehicle at an intersection following the shooting. Federal agents are now prioritizing the case in hopes of generating new leads to identify the perpetrators.
Timeline
March 25, 2023: Eskender Tamra, Babu Daudi, and Patrick Johnson were killed.
October 1, 2026: The FBI announced a $25,000 reward for information regarding the case.
Legal Context
The FBI's approach to this shooting follows the standard procedures used in the unsolved cold case investigation protocols. The agency is utilizing standardized reward structures common in long-term cold case investigations to spur new public tips.
The FBI is actively requesting that anyone with knowledge of the event on Foss Avenue contact authorities. Providing accurate information could lead to the identification of the shooters and bring closure to the families of the victims.
The takeaway
Authorities urge residents to report any suspicious activity or historical information regarding this shooting to federal investigators. Continued community engagement is critical for the resolution of active cold cases in Portland.
Further reading
For more information on local safety efforts, visit the Violence section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KOIN 6 Portland.
