Man accused of shooting, killing man in Tigard parking lot faces murder charge
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — A man who was previously detained is now facing multiple charges in connection to a deadly shooting in a Tigard parking l...
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — A man who was previously detained is now facing multiple charges in connection to a deadly shooting in a Tigard parking lot over the weekend, authorities said Monday. Yabets Ayele, 32, of Forest Grove was arrested on second-degree murder, attempting to elude and driving while suspended charges. Shortly after 1 a.m. Saturday, a 911 caller reported that a man had been shot and that the suspect had fled the area, according to police. When Tigard police arrived at the parking lot off Southwest Pacific Highway, they found Nico Merrit, 27, of Portland suffering from a gunshot wound.