Santi Ram Rai dies in fatal Portland shooting

Santi Ram Rai dies in fatal Portland shooting

Fatal Portland shooting death of Santi Ram Rai – Obituary

Santi Ram Rai, 33, was killed by gunfire while on duty at a convenience store in Portland, Oregon, in early December, a crime that later led to the arrest of two juveniles from Washington state.

According to the Portland Police Bureau, the shooting occurred on December 9 as Rai was working inside the store. He was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries, prompting a multi-agency investigation.

Detectives eventually identified two suspects, ages 12 and 15, who were living in Vancouver, Washington. With assistance from Vancouver police and Clark County authorities, the boys were taken into custody on Wednesday, January 14.

Both juveniles were booked into the Robert L. Harris Juvenile Justice Center. Prosecutors say the 12-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder, while the 15-year-old is facing a second-degree murder charge. Additional accusations include first-degree robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

Investigators also linked the pair to other criminal activity in the Vancouver area. As a result, they are facing further charges related to unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle.