PORTLAND, Ore. – An elderly man, identified as 70-year-old William Albert Haynes, is in police custody following a shooting in the Lents neighborhood that left his 85-year-old wife, Janette Becraft, dead. The incident led to an hours-long standoff with the authorities.
Haynes, also known as Billy Jack Haynes, is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital for an unrelated condition. Once released, police plan to book him into jail and press charges in connection to the shooting.
The victim, Becraft, was tragically killed in the shooting, leaving the community shocked and grieving. The circumstances surrounding the incident and the possible motive behind the shooting were not immediately disclosed by the authorities.
The suspect’s arrest and the tragedy have sent shockwaves through the local community, sparking conversations about domestic violence and the importance of ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals, especially the elderly.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities are working to gather more information and evidence to shed light on the events leading up to the tragic incident.
Haynes’ expected charges and legal proceedings following his release from the hospital are anticipated to bring closure and justice for the victim’s family and the community at large. The authorities have not yet disclosed the specific charges that Haynes will face once he is booked into jail.
The family of the victim, Janette Becraft, is mourning her loss and seeking justice as the community grapples with the aftermath of the shooting in the Lents neighborhood.