Police Justified in Fatal Shooting After Pearl District Standoff
By Marcus Harrell | Published 2026-02-20T06:02:29.129Z
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After a review of the fatal shooting of Erik, 57, during a warrant execution in the Pearl District on Feb. 5, 2026, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has determined that two Portland...
After a review of the fatal shooting of Erik, 57, during a warrant execution in the Pearl District on Feb. 5, 2026, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has determined that two Portland police officers were legally justified in their use of force.
The District Attorney's office declined to take the case to a grand jury, according to The Oregonian. Over an hour of bodycam footage showing the incident was released to the public. The shooting followed threats Erik made with a weapon to s
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