Grant Jury Clears Officers In Deadly Shooting

PORTLAND, Ore. – A Multnomah County grand jury has determined the fatal shooting by two officers in February was justified.

Officers responded to a disturbance call on Southwest Broadway Drive where shots had been fired.

Residents in the area were told to shelter in place.

While officers were investigating shots were fired and 30-year-old Joel Arevalo was killed.

Police haven’t said why they fired.

The District Attorney’s Office is asking a judge to release the grand jury transcripts to the public, so more details can be revealed.