A man has been arrested and charged with murder and other charges related to the October 3rd shooting at a cannabis shop.
On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Jason R. Steiner, 34, of Gresham, Oregon, turned himself in to detectives and was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Murder in the Second Degree (2 counts) and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (2 counts).
The investigation revealed that the shooting happened following an armed robbery of the store by three individuals. Steiner was an employee of the cannabis retailer.
The deceased are identified as King H. Lawrence, 18, from Milwaukie, Oregon and Tahir D. Burley, 20, of Milwaukie, Oregon. Their families have been notified of their deaths and the arrest of Steiner.
A third robbery suspect is being sought, and the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to please contact Detective Brent Christensen at brent.christensen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2
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