MAY 24, 2019

Deandrea Sanders pleads guilty to for causing the death of Anthony Jackson Jr.

Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Rod Underhill announced that 29-year-old Deandrea Sanders pleaded guilty for causing the death of Mr. Anthony Jackson Jr.

Sanders appeared in Multnomah County Circuit Court on May 24, 2019 and pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter in the first degree with a firearm and one count of attempted aggravated murder with a firearm.

Sentencing will be held June 21, 2019 in Multnomah County Circuit Court with Judge Eric Bergstrom.

This investigation started on July 12, 2015 when Portland Police officers patrolling the area of Southeast 137th Avenue and Powell Boulevard heard multiple gunshots in the area, according to previously released information.

Officers responded to the Shalamar Apartments, located at 13746 Southeast Powell Boulevard, and located Jackson, 19, suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers secured the area and provided medical aid to Mr. Jackson. He was transported to the hospital, but died as a result of his injuries.

On July 16, 2015, law enforcement contacted Sanders and found him to be in possession of a firearm. The weapon was later tested for physical evidence and subsequently connected forensically to the death of Mr. Jackson.

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office recognizes the Portland Police Bureau patrol officers who responded to this scene and the Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Detail for their dedicated efforts working this case.

No additional information can be released on this case pending sentencing.

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Contact: Brent Weisberg, Communications Director

Phone: 503.988.6567

Email: Brent.Weisberg@mcda.us