(OR) Elderly man shoots assailant 04-12-04

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Rowdy Party Goers Allegedly Assault 76-Year-Old
One Suspect Shot In Hand

PORTLAND — A 76-year-old man was allegedly assaulted after
supposedly asking some party goers to keep it down. Two brothers,
Valentin and Temujin Herrera, were charged with assault, criminal
mischief and attempted burglary.

Witnesses say men threw bottles at the 76-year-old’s home and even
busted down the door before gunshots were heard.

The assault victim allegedly shot Temujin Herrera in the hand in self-
defense. Temujin appeared in court with his arm in a sling.

Both men claim they are innocent. Valentin Herrera remains in custody on
an unrelated charge in Washington County.

The incident happened near southeast 71st and Tenino streets around 7
p.m. on Sunday.

A grand jury will decide whether or not the case will go to trial.