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WINSTON MOTON

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Police Cold Case #04-8469
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Case #04-8469

At approximately 7:37 p.m. on January 31, 2004, an unidentified African-American man shot and killed Winston Moton on the sidewalk of Northwest Couch Street in between 5th and 6th Avenues. Mr. Moton, a 29-year-old man, had been talking with several other men when one of the men pulled out a handgun, shooting and killing Mr. Moton.

The suspect is described as an African American male, 25 to 40 years of age, medium to stocky build with a short afro wearing a dark coat.

Witnesses may contact Cold Case Homicide Unit investigators directly at (503) 823-0400. To remain anonymous, witnesses may provide information through Crime Stoppers of Oregon.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information about this case or any unsolved felony crime may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

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