September 12, 2024
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt today announced that Arvoni Hayes, 23, was arraigned on charges of Murder in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Possession of a Loaded Firearm in a Public Place in relation to the shooting death of Aaron McInnis in the Rose City Park neighborhood in July 2024.
Deputy District Attorney Brad Kalbaugh presented this to a Grand Jury, which returned a true bill upon consideration of the evidence. A warrant for Hayes’ arrest was issued, and on September 11, 2024, he was taken into custody without incident by US Marshals. Today, Hayes was arraigned and entered a not guilty plea in front of Judge Russell.
Please note that an indictment is only an accusation of a crime, and Hayes is innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.