In the late evening of Tuesday, January 17, 1995, gunfire rang out at a residence in the 3500 block of North Missouri Avenue in Portland. Officers responding to a 9-1-1 call arrived about 9:45 p.m. and found 23-year-old Hispanic male Martin Tafolla-Sanchez lying face down in the dining room at 3543 N. Missouri Ave.; he had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was deceased.

Witnesses said the house was a known gathering place for several Hispanic males and had a reputation for drug-related activity. A group of men and women was at the house that night. According to statements, Tafolla-Sanchez, who had been drinking and was described as having a temper when intoxicated, fired a weapon at someone; that person then produced a firearm and returned fire, killing Tafolla-Sanchez.

No arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Portland Police Bureau Cold Case Homicide Unit is seeking information, and Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering up to a $2,500 cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest. If anyone knew Martin or was at that address on January 17, 1995, please come forward with what was seen or heard.