Three arrests follow Parkrose double shooting as investigators trace suspect movements across Oregon-Washington border
What happened and where the case stands
Police say three people have been arrested in connection with a double shooting that injured two victims in Portland’s Parkrose neighborhood, an area that includes busy commercial corridors along Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Investigators have tied the case to a shooting reported near Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 96th Avenue.
The arrests mark a significant procedural step in a case that unfolded over weeks, involving follow-up detective work and coordination across jurisdictions. Authorities have not publicly detailed a motive, the relationship between the victims and suspects, or whether additional suspects remain outstanding.
Timeline and investigative steps
April 26: A double shooting is reported near Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 96th Avenue in the Parkrose neighborhood, leaving two people injured.
May 24: Detectives obtain an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Tejay Nunya Castle. The warrant alleges two counts each of attempted murder and attempted first-degree assault, as well as second-degree assault charges, unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, and multiple counts of second-degree criminal mischief.
May 24 (later that day): Castle is arrested in Vancouver, Washington, after authorities there locate him.
In announcing the warrant and arrest, investigators described the work as a follow-up operation led by a specialized unit focused on serious violence. The charges outlined in court documents indicate police believe the shooting involved deliberate attempts to kill and injure, along with alleged firearm-related offenses and property damage.
Why cross-border coordination mattered
The case underscores the practical reality of policing in the Portland metro area, where suspects can move quickly between Oregon and Washington. The arrest in Vancouver required coordination among agencies operating under different legal systems and detention processes. Such coordination can accelerate an arrest while preserving the chain of evidence needed for prosecution.
What is known about the accused and charges
The filed allegations include attempted murder, attempted assault, firearm-related charges, and criminal mischief counts connected to the Parkrose incident.
At this stage, the charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Public records do not, by themselves, establish what evidence prosecutors will present at trial, or whether all counts will proceed as filed.
What remains unanswered
Key details remain undisclosed, including the conditions of the two victims, the precise circumstances that led to gunfire, and whether investigators believe the shooting was targeted or random. Further clarity is expected through court proceedings, where probable-cause statements and witness accounts—if filed and made public—typically provide a more complete narrative.