Jury Convicted Man of Second-Degree Murder
A Portland jury found Deming Oakleaf guilty of the 2025 shooting death of Roman Shulishov.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Violence
A jury has convicted 32-year-old Deming Oakleaf of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of Roman Shulishov. The verdict follows a 2025 incident in Fairview where the victim sustained three bullet wounds.
Why it matters
The conviction marks the conclusion of a criminal investigation involving forensic evidence recovered from a vehicle and a home search warrant. Legal proceedings will now shift toward the sentencing phase for the defendant.
A jury delivered the guilty verdict for second-degree murder on October 8, 2026. The court has scheduled the sentencing hearing for October 29.
The players
Deming Oakleaf
He is the 32-year-old defendant who was convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting of Roman Shulishov.
Roman Shulishov
He was the victim of the 2025 shooting that resulted in three bullet wounds.
The details
Deming Oakleaf fired multiple shots at Roman Shulishov from a grey sedan during the 2025 encounter. Investigators identified the suspect by tracing a receipt found in the vehicle before recovering a firearm that matched casings from the scene.
Timeline
February 23, 2025: Deming Oakleaf shot Roman Shulishov.
October 8, 2026: The jury delivered the guilty verdict.
October 29, 2026: The court will hold the sentencing hearing.
Legal Context
This case follows standard judicial processes established under the Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 163 murder sentencing guidelines. The trial reflects how local courts process violent crimes through rigorous forensic investigation and jury deliberation.
The conclusion of this trial brings closure to the criminal proceedings for the local community in Portland and Fairview. Residents can expect the legal case to finalize during the court hearing at the end of the month.
The takeaway
The case highlights the efficacy of forensic evidence in linking suspects to specific crime scenes through vehicle tracking. Authorities continue to rely on such documentation to secure convictions in violent criminal matters.
What happens next
The court will conduct a sentencing hearing for Deming Oakleaf on October 29, 2026.
Further reading
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