Michael Arthur, 44, was fatally shot on the evening of December 14, 2020, while working behind the counter at Cured Green, a marijuana dispensary in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood. Officers responded to shots fired shortly after 9:50 p.m. and found him suffering from gunshot wounds. The Oregon State Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound. Investigators classified the incident as Portland’s 50th homicide of 2020.

Family members described Michael as warm and good with customers; he had worked at Cured Green for just over a year and leaves behind a five-year-old son, Axel. His father, writing from Boston, reflected on his son’s life and noted concerns that businesses handling cash can become targets. A grand jury later indicted Daniel Mugisha, accusing him of shooting Michael during an armed robbery and of possessing a stolen vehicle. Prosecutors also tied Mugisha to a separate November 2020 armed robbery and shooting on Northeast Holladay Street, with additional charges in that case.

Anyone who knew Michael, worked at Cured Green, or has information about the robbery and shooting is asked to come forward.