A jury has begun deliberations in the trial of a man accused of a shooting outside the Islamic School of Portland in 2025. The defendant faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and bias crime charges, stemming from the incident that left one person injured.
The prosecution argued the attack was a targeted, hate-motivated act against the Islamic institution. The defense contended the shooting was not premeditated and disputed the bias crime allegations. The trial has drawn significant attention from local community groups and civil rights organizations.
The case is being closely watched as a test of hate crime enforcement in the region. The jury received the case on April 17, 2026, and will determine the defendant's guilt or innocence on all counts.
