Portland, OR, September 8, 2026 — A 28-year-old man, Marcell Trotter, has been formally charged in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred at the Rockwood Village Apartments in Gresham, Oregon. Trotter was arraigned on charges including second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. The incident resulted in the death of 25-year-old D’Angelo Adams.

During a court hearing, Trotter entered a plea of not guilty to the charges brought against him. The arraignment marks a procedural step in the legal process following the investigation into Adams’s death. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the timeline of events leading up to it, or the specific nature of the evidence presented in court.

The charges of second-degree murder indicate allegations of causing a death without premeditation but with an intent to cause serious bodily injury or with extreme indifference to human life. The charge of unlawful use of a weapon pertains to the alleged misuse of a firearm during the commission of the crime. Both are serious offenses under Oregon law.

Information regarding the contractor involved, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, fine amounts, or specific details about what transpired after the initial incident or arraignment was not provided in the available summary. The investigation is ongoing, and further proceedings are expected as the case moves through the judicial system. The names of the victim and the accused, along with the location of the incident and the charges filed, are public record following the arraignment.



Story summarized from the original created by Abby Davis on www.kptv.com, see more information here.

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