Barak Rosen Homicide: Police, Family Seek Answers

PORTLAND, OR — Barak Rosen was found lying on the track at the temporary Grant High School site early Sunday. He'd been shot to death, and so far no one appears to know why.

The Portland Police Bureau has joined Crime Stoppers of Oregon to offer a $2,500 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in Rosen's homicide investigation.

Rosen, 30, had lived in the Portland area for less than a year before he was found dead at the temporary Grant High School location at 3905 S.E. 91st Ave. just after 4:30 a.m. June 17.

Rosen reportedly lived at an apartment near the school, but it's unclear why he'd have been on the grounds Sunday. Also unclear is why he became the victim of homicidal violence.

At a press conference in Portland June 19, Rosen's father, Jerry Rosen, told reporters his son "was the nicest guy."

“The killer deserves the full extent of the prosecution by law in this state," said Rosen, a California resident. "We hope that that happens, but it can only happen if somebody steps forward.”

Along with not knowing why Rosen would be shot, police do not currently have any suspect information to share either.

Anyone who can help further the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by calling 503-823-4357, submitting a tip online, or using the Crime Stoppers' tip app, P3 Tips.

Image via Crime Stoppers of Oregon, Portland Police Bureau