Two teenagers from Oregon are currently facing charges for murder and robbery. This is following an incident where they allegedly shot and killed a man who tried to intervene while they were robbing a grocery store.
According to a press release from the Portland Police Bureau, reports came in about gunshots being fired at a Fred Meyer grocery store in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood at approximately 3:50 p.m. on Jan. 13.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement discovered Jonathan Trent, aged 47, on the ground with a gunshot wound. Trent was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead, as reported by local station KOIN.
“The initial investigation suggests that Trent was shot after witnessing a robbery and attempting to stop the suspect,” the police wrote in their press release.
The Portland Police Department said a 15-year-old and 16-year-old have been charged with murder and robbery in the incident. (Portland Police Department)
A GoFundMe initiative was launched to help the man’s son and his son’s mother in the wake of his death.
“Jon was a man of warmth, kindness, and joy who brought light to everyone around him,” a friend who organized the fundraiser wrote on the page. “He was a constant presence at the pool, supporting [his son] and inspiring our community with his positivity and generous spirit… His loss has left a profound void in our hearts and the lives of those who knew him.”
