Summary
An Oregon jury found Jason Steiner not guilty of murder after he shot and killed two men who attempted to rob the cannabis store where he worked. The incident took place in October 2024, when Steiner shot the robbers as they were leaving the store. The jury cleared Steiner of all charges, including unlawful use of a weapon and attempted murder.
Key Facts
- Jason Steiner, 35, was found not guilty of murder in Oregon.
- The incident happened at a cannabis store called La Mota in Portland.
- Two robbers, King Lawrence and Tahir Burley, were shot and killed.
- A third suspect, Jalen Hudson, escaped unharmed but was later killed in an unrelated event.
- Surveillance footage showed the robbers entering the store and holding Steiner at gunpoint.
- Steiner claimed he was threatened and acted in self-defense.
- The jury cleared Steiner of all charges, including first-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
