Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill announced that a Multnomah County grand jury has returned a three-count indictment against John Allen Hughes, 51, in connection with the November 10, 2017 homicide of Robert Kaiser. 

The indictment, which was filed on May 22, 2018, alleges one count each of murder with a firearm, being a felon in possession of a firearm with a firearm enhancement, and unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm enhancement. 

The defendant is now the second person criminally charged in connection with Mr. Kaiser’s death. The other defendant, Shawn Kevin McGinnis, 55, remains in custody at the Multnomah County Detention Center. 

This investigation started on Friday November 10, 2017, at approximately 11:07 p.m., when the Portland Police Bureau was dispatched to a residence in the 8100 block of Southeast Glenwood Street on the report of gunfire that occurred approximately 15 minutes prior to the 9-1-1 call. 

Officers arrived in the area and located Kaiser deceased near a residence. Homicide detectives with the Portland Police Bureau, and a representative from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office responded to the scene and began an investigation into Kaiser's death. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined that Kaiser died of homicidal violence as a result of a gunshot. 

Due to the on-going criminal investigation, additional details cannot be provided at this time. 

On May 23, 2018, Hughes appeared before Judge Donald R. Letourneau for his arraignment. The defendant’s next court date is scheduled for July 3, 2018. 

Mr. McGinnis’ next court date is set for April 29, 2019. He was previously arraigned on November 29, 2017. 

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Contact: Brent Weisberg, Communications Director 
Phone: 503.988.6567
Email: Brent.Weisberg@mcda.us