Overview
- Dayvion High, 15, and Dominique Johnson, 12, were arrested in Vancouver on Oregon warrants in the Dec. 9 killing of Santi Ram Rai, 33, who was shot while working at 3D’s Market in Southeast Portland.
- Johnson is suspected of first-degree murder and High of second-degree murder, with additional Oregon allegations of robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, and unauthorized use of a vehicle.
- Records describe a Dec. 12 shootout at Vancouver’s Ellsworth Springs Park in which both boys were wounded; police found a stolen Kia, unsecured firearms, and 9mm shell casings indicating an exchange of gunfire.
- The pair face Clark County counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and possession of a stolen vehicle, with arraignment set for Jan. 22; Johnson has a Feb. 5 court date in Multnomah County, while prosecutors have not yet filed High’s Oregon case.
- Portland officials issued condolences and called for prevention efforts, and investigators seek tips at homicidetips@police.portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-0479, referencing case 25-336971.