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Teen Sentenced in Minister’s Death | Portland News
A teen involved in the fatal home invasion of Portland minister Kevin Cooper has been sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter and burglary — a plea deal that dropped murder charges. The 18-year-old, Jayden Sarinana, allegedly posed as police with others before breaking into Cooper’s home in November 2025; Cooper, 57, tried to protect his 4-year-old grandson when shot. Authorities emphasize this case underscores youth violence and vow accountability, while four other suspects — including three adults charged with murder and one minor — await trial or have pending details. Adult trials are set…
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