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UPDATE: Juveniles Arrested In Connection To Murder, Robberies

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Two juveniles have been arrested for the murder of Jonathan Trent and numerous robberies.
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On Thursday, January 23, 2025, a 15-year-old male was arrested. He was transported to the Donald E Long Juvenile Detention Center and lodged on murder and robbery charges related to the incident on January 13, 2025.

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, a 16-year-old male was arrested. He was transported to the Donald E Long Juvenile Detention Center and lodged on murder and robbery charges related to the incident on January 13, 2025. In addition, the 16-year-old is believed to be involved in four additional robberies in the first two weeks of January.

A third teenager, a 15-year-old male and known to the other two suspects, was arrested for one robbery on January 1, 2025.  

The victim's family has been notified of the arrests.

The Portland Police Bureau would like to thank its partners at the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, U.S. Marshals Service and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office for assistance.

Photo description: Jonathan Trent

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***Original Messages Below***

A photo of Jonathan Trent.
A photo of the victim Jonathan Trent.

The suspicious death investigation in the Hazelwood Neighborhood on Monday, January 13, 2025, is now a homicide investigation.

The victim is identified as Jonathan Trent, 47, of Portland. Trent's family has been notified of his death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.

The Medical Examiner determined Trent died of homicide by gunshot wound.

The initial investigation suggests that Trent was shot after witnessing a robbery and attempting to stop the suspect.  

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Brian Sims at Brian.Sims@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2079 or Detective Meghan Burkeen at Meghan.Burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2092 and reference case number 25-11087.

Photo description: Jonathan Trent

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***Original Message Below***

A suspicious death investigation is underway in the Hazelwood Neighborhood.

On Monday, January 13, 2025, at approximately 3:50 p.m., East Precinct officers responded to reports of a robbery and shots fired outside of a business in the 1100 block of Northeast 102nd Avenue. When they arrived, officers found an adult male down in the parking lot. The individual was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.

Due to the circumstances surrounding the man's death, detectives with PPB's Homicide Unit responded to the scene to investigate.

Anyone with information about this case, or information on the whereabouts of the suspect(s) who fled, is urged to contact Detective Brian Sims at Brian.Sims@police.portlandorego… 503-823-2079 or Detective Meghan Burkeen at Meghan.Burkeen@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-2092 and reference case number 25-11087.

Additional information will be released when appropriate.

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