A Multnomah County grand jury has determined that four Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers, identified as Sebastian Precup, Dewey Madison, Justin Thurman, and Jake Ramsey, acted within the confines of the law in the May shooting of 45-year-old Richard Shawn Perez. According to the office of Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt, the grand jury returned a "not true bill," indicating that the officers will not face criminal charges for their actions leading to Perez's death.
The press release posted on the District Attorney's official website yesterday details that the decision came after a thorough review of the incident by the grand jury over the course of two days, September 3 and 4. Deputy District Attorney Kristen Kyle-Castelli was responsible for presenting the case to the grand jury.
Details on the specific circumstances that led to the fatal shooting of Perez were not disclosed in the grand jury's finding. However, the District Attorney's press release asserted that the grand jury reviewed extensive evidence and testimony before concluding their deliberations with the not true bill. Oregon law mandates that grand jury sessions are closed to the public to ensure the privacy and impartiality of the proceedings.
Further information on the grand jury's findings and the District Attorney's press release can be found on the Multnomah County District Attorney's website.
