PORTLAND, OR – Two juveniles have been arrested in the shooting death of Santi Ram Rai in Southeast Portland, authorities said. The killing happened Dec. 9, 2025, in the Hazelwood neighborhood. Investigators tracked down two suspects in Vancouver, Washington, and arrested a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old on Jan. 14, 2025. Both were taken to a juvenile detention center in Vancouver.
The younger teen faces a murder charge along with robbery and gun-related charges. The older teen is accused of a lesser murder charge and similar offenses. Officials say both are also suspected of crimes in the Vancouver area involving stolen guns and a stolen vehicle. City leaders expressed condolences to Rai’s family and thanked community members who shared information. The case…..