PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Portland man was found guilty of murder and other charges from a shooting death that occurred during a drum circle event three years ago, authorities said.

Wyatt Storm Belcher, 28, was found convicted by a Multnomah County jury on the charges on Thursday, the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office said.

The incident happened on May 8, 2022, at the East Park Esplanade parking lot while a group was dispersing following a drum circle event, court documents say. Multiple witnesses heard a loud bang and saw the victim, Ash Smith, fall to the ground.

Family members told KOIN 6 News she was a mother who had been struggling with homelessness in recent years. Police said Belcher and Smith did not know each other.

After the shooting, Portland police quickly found B

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