James Stewart, a 50-year-old Caucasian man, was fatally assaulted in downtown Portland in the early morning of August 4, 2000. Officers responding at about 1:18 a.m. found Stewart unconscious near Southwest 6th Avenue and Burnside Street; he was taken to a hospital and died of his injuries on August 16, 2000.

Witnesses said two African-American men and one African-American woman, all described as being in their twenties, approached Stewart and spoke with him before one of the men — described as heavy-set with short hair and wearing green shorts — punched Stewart. The punch reportedly caused Stewart to fall backward and strike his head on the sidewalk. The three walked away and left in a red 1990s-model Toyota coupe, last seen driving south on Broadway Street. The second male was described as thinner and about 5 feet 11 inches; the female about 5 feet 4 inches with long hair pulled back.

The Portland Police Bureau Cold Case Homicide Unit lists the death as an unsolved homicide and has not announced arrests. A cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest. If anyone knew Stewart, saw the attack, or recognizes the vehicle or descriptions, contact the investigators with what they know.