On the evening of September 26, 1996, 48-year-old Alvin Bradshaw was shot while lying in bed at his SE Division Street apartment in Portland, Oregon. Bradshaw, who was mostly bedridden because of medical conditions and not employed, survived the initial attack but later died in hospital. He reportedly sold drugs from his apartment to support himself.

Witnesses in the building said two white men wearing pantyhose over their faces entered the apartment about 10:30 p.m., demanded money, then fired pistols and fled. One was described as in his 40s with grayish collar-length hair; the other was balding with a full beard. Investigators interviewed caregivers and associates who frequented the apartment, and police believe the suspects were likely known to Bradshaw.

The case remains unsolved and the Portland Police Cold Case Unit is seeking information that could lead to an arrest. If anyone knew Alvin, his visitors, or was in that building on September 26, 1996, please come forward with what was seen or heard.