Homeless Man Sues Portland Business for $10 Million After Shooting Incident
A homeless man in Portland, Oregon, is suing a granite and marble shop and its owner for $10 million after being shot multiple times inside the business. The man claims he broke in seeking warmth and food, and that the…
Charlotte, NC, August 14, 2026 —
A homeless man is seeking $10 million in damages from a Portland, Oregon-based granite and marble shop and its owner following a shooting incident inside the business. The man alleges he sustained multiple gunshot wounds during the encounter.
According to the lawsuit, the claimant states he entered the business premises seeking shelter from the cold and in search of food. He further claims that the owner assaulted him with various objects before firing a weapon without any prior warning.
Conversely, the owner of the granite and marble shop has presented a different account of the events. The owner asserts that the individual became aggressive upon entering the premises and posed a direct threat to his life, necessitating defensive action.
The lawsuit does not specify the date of the incident. Details regarding the condition of the homeless man following the shooting, the specific types of objects allegedly used in the assault, or the exact nature of the threat perceived by the owner were not provided in the available information.
Further details, including the precise location of the business within Portland and any potential permit status or inspection history related to the establishment, were not disclosed.
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