Indiana man charged with attempted murder of Portland police
Malik Muhammed is accused of repeatedly trying to kill officers during protests last summer.
An Indiana man was indicted on allegations that he attempted to murder two police officers during separate riots in Portland last year by using explosive devices.
Malik Muhammed, 24, was arrested on multiple warrants Friday, April 2, and remains in an Indianapolis jail. He will be extradited to Oregon, where he will face multiple felonies as part of a 28-count indictment, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney s Office.
According to the indictment, prosecutors claim Muhammed came to Portland in September 2020 for the specific purpose of engaging in multiple criminal acts. On Sept. 5, he engaged in tumultuous and violent conduct near the Portland Police Bureau s East Precinct that resulted in a grave risk of causing public alarm, the indictment said.
Indiana Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Throwing Fire Bombs at Police in Portland
An Indiana man has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder of two police officers, stemming from separate riots in Portland last year in which he is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at law enforcement.
Malik Muhammed, 24, was arrested in Indianapolis on Friday on multiple warrants, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.
Muhammed will be extradited to Oregon, where he will face multiple felonies as part of a 28-count indictment, which includes charges of riot, unlawful manufacture of a destructive device, and attempted murder in the first degree.
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A 24-year-old suspect was arrested in Indiana on charges related to multiple firebomb attacks on police officers during the 2020 Portland protests, authorities confirmed on Monday.
Malik Muhammad, was arrested on Friday in Indianapolis on charges of attempted aggravated murder, attempted murder in the first degree, unlawful use of a weapon, and others.
According to Portland Police, Muhammed is accused of throwing a firebomb that scorched the uniform of a police officer back in September 2020. I am grateful to the investigators who spent many hours over the last few months following up these violent attacks against police officers and the community, said Chief Chuck Lovell. I am also grateful to the brave officers who put themselves in harm s way serving this community. More investigations are underway. Anyone who thinks they can get away with trying to murder police of
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An Indiana man faces felony charges for allegedly throwing lit Molotov cocktails at officers during violent Portland protests in September and October 2020.