The long search for a suspect in the July homicide of Aaron McInnis concluded this past Wednesday, as law enforcement officers brought Arvoni A. Hayes, 23, into custody. In an operation spearheaded by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force, Hayes was apprehended on an outstanding warrant for second-degree murder, among other charges related to the incident. According to a statement released by the Portland Police Bureau, Hayes, a Portland resident, was indicted by a Grand Jury and is currently lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center.
The arrest is connected to the tragic events of July 14, 2024, which claimed the life of McInnis. Since then, the case had seemingly lingered in uncertainty as detectives worked to meticulously piece together the evidence. The indictment includes serious charges such as Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public. Law enforcement officers and the community alike are steadfast in hoping to thoroughly secure justice for the loss endured by McInnis' loved ones.
Upon his arrest, Hayes was transported and booked into the local detention facility. As noted in the official documentation, McInnis' family was informed of the development. Information on court dates or potential bail for Hayes was not immediately available.
Amidst the tangle of leads and the lament of a community, the alleged perpetrator is slated to face the consequences of a process governed by rules, evidence, and the pursuit of heartfelt justice. More details are yet to emerge as the case continues to slowly, but surely, unfold.
