A Facebook Marketplace clothing sale at Jurgens Park in Tualatin turned into a gunfire scare last week, and a 20-year-old Portland man is now in custody, according to police. Investigators say the sellers met a buyer to sell clothing, were paid with counterfeit bills, and then watched as the suspect grabbed the clothes and allegedly fired multiple rounds toward them. No one was hurt, and officers say tips from the public later helped them zero in on a suspect.
Officers responded to reports of shots fired at the park last Tuesday while two people were meeting a buyer, as reported by FOX 12. Police identified the suspect as Daniel Jaden Rodriguez Jr., 20, of Portland, and say he was arrested Friday with help from the Washington County Tactical Negotiations Team. Rodriguez faces two counts of attempted murder, two counts of recklessly endangering another person, first-degree robbery, first-degree forgery, and unlawful use of a weapon, and is being held at the Washington County Jail pending prosecution.
Charges and legal context
Under Oregon law, attempt is defined as taking a substantial step toward committing a crime, and an attempt to commit murder is treated as a top-level felony. Statutes that spell out attempt and first-degree robbery are detailed by the Oregon Legislature and Oregon Public Law. If convicted, the counts Rodriguez faces could carry decades in prison, depending on sentencing decisions and any weapon enhancements under state law.
Marketplace meetups and safety
Crimes tied to online marketplaces and fraud remain a persistent concern for both law enforcement and everyday buyers and sellers. The Internet Crime Complaint Center logged record losses in 2025, a reminder that scams and counterfeit payments come with both financial and personal safety risks, according to the FBI. Consumer-safety guides and police advisories routinely urge people to meet in busy, well-lit public places, consider using police station parking lots, verify payment in person and bring a companion to exchanges, with practical checklists offered by resources like Norton LifeLock.
The investigation in Tualatin remains open, and authorities say the tips that helped lead to the arrest were key in locating the suspect. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, local prosecutors or other law enforcement. As the case moves through the courts, prosecutors will decide on formal filings and next steps based on the evidence gathered in the investigation, FOX 12 reports.
