Man gets life sentence for murder at Eastbank Esplanade drum circle in 2022

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A man was sentenced to life in prison with a possibility for parole after 25 years for a shooting death that occurred during a drum circle event three years ago.

Wyatt Storm Belcher, 28, was convicted of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon on Thursday. His sentencing took place Monday afternoon.

On May 8, 2022, multiple witnesses heard a loud bang and saw the victim fall to the ground at the East Park Esplanade parking lot while people were leaving a drum circle event…

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