On the night of February 25, 2021, shots were reported at Farragut Park in North Portland. Officers arrived at 10:43 p.m. and found a man with gunshot wounds; paramedics’ efforts failed and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The medical examiner later ruled the death a homicide by gunshot.

The victim was identified as 25-year-old Curtis D. Smith, a Black / African American man from Fresno, California. He had traveled to Portland to attend a friend’s funeral and was a father to two young daughters, ages 4 and 5. His mother, Promise Marks, described him as talented, family-oriented and striving to be a better person.

The FBI has offered a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If anyone knew Curtis or saw activity in Farragut Park that night, please share what happened.