A jury needed less than three hours Thursday to determine that a Portland man had acted in self defense when he smashed a cocktail glass against the head of an unruly drinker who approached while shouting, “I’ll kill you!”

Abraham Bravo broke down in tears and embraced family members after the Multnomah County jury acquitted him of first-degree manslaughter in the Nov. 15, 2024 slashing of Samuel Van Dyke.

Portland area homicides

Gresham murder suspect recaptured after mistaken release from jail

Sheriff apologizes for Gresham murder suspect on the loose — then leaves under questioning

Man dies after shooting in NW Portland, police say; no arrests made

Portland murder suspect mistakenly released from jail, records show

Police ID 45-year-old man killed in SE Portland bar shooting

See Full Page