Michael Arrington, 53, was shot to death in North Portland, Oregon, on March 31, 2021. The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide from a gunshot wound, and the Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Detectives led the investigation.

Detectives identified a 16-year-old male as the suspect and arrested him on April 22, 2021; the youth’s name has not been released because of his age. As of January 3, 2025, no further information about trial or subsequent legal proceedings is available.

The case is a reminder of the human cost of gun violence and the involvement of juveniles in serious crimes. Anyone with information about Michael Arrington or the March 31, 2021 shooting in North Portland is asked to come forward.