Teen Accused in Park Shooting | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

An 18-year-old, James Gill, faces charges after accidentally shooting a friend, Trent Richardson, during a chaotic early morning party at Hockinson Meadows Community Park. The incident occurred when Gill was holding a firearm handed to him by Richardson and it discharged after being bumped. Both teens were 18, and the scene was reportedly filled with drinking and rowdy behavior. At his first court appearance, a crowd—many of whom knew both teens—showed up to support Gill, though families remain silent to the media. The judge granted Gill supervised release to continue his education in King…