Recent robbery-turned-murder in Portland, Oregon, is particularly disturbing.

The availability of guns in communities across the country continues to fuel a cycle of violence, and a recent incident in Portland, Oregon, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences.

When a robbery at a local grocery store turned deadly, it wasn’t just a business that was targeted – it was a community, and the life of a man who dared to intervene... Continue reading here ▶

Two teenagers in Oregon have been arrested for murder and robbery. They are accused of shooting a man who tried to stop them from robbing a grocery store.

On January 13th, police were called to a Fred Meyer store in Portland after reports of a robbery and gunshots. They found 47-year-old Jonathan Trent outside the store with a gunshot wound. He died at the hospital.

Police investigated and found that Mr. Trent was shot while trying to stop the robbers. On January 23rd, they arrested three teenage boys: two 15-year-olds and a 16-year-old. The 16-year-old and one of the 15-year-olds are charged with murder and robbery. The other 15-year-old was arrested for a separate robbery that happened on January 1st.

Police also believe the 16-year-old was involved in four other robberies in the area during the first two weeks of January. A police sergeant said that several crimes in the area after the shooting were connected, which led to the arrests. He also said that it’s unusual for young people to commit these types of crimes and that it’s worrying that they have access to guns.

The three boys are in a juvenile detention center. The district attorney will decide if the two teens charged with murder will be tried as adults.

Mr. Trent’s family has started a fundraising page to help his son and his son’s mother. They describe him as a warm, kind, and joyful man who will be deeply missed.