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News Release
Shooting Scene
Shooting Scene
Man Arrested for Attempted Murder in Overnight Shooting (Photo) - 04/21/21

On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at approximately 2:15 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting at an apartment complex located in the 4300 block of SW Mueller Drive near the City of Beaverton. Deputies located a man who had been shot in the arm following an argument with another man suspected of trying to steal his car.

The suspect had fired multiple shots before leaving the location. No other residents were hurt. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. After searching the area for about an hour, deputies, with the help of the Beaverton Police Department, located a suspect matching the description given by witnesses.

Deputies arrested 21-year-old Jontay Joseph Cox of Richland, Washington on the following charges:

  • Attempted murder in the second degree
  • Assault in the first degree
  • Unlawful use of a weapon
  • Felon in possession of a weapon
  • Unlawful entry into a motor vehicle

Mr. Cox was lodged at the Washington County Jail with a bail of $25,000.

If you have any information about this case, please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at 503-846-2700.

Case #50-21-5590

 

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