Fairview Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder
The court will sentence 32-year-old Deming Oakleaf on October 29 for the 2025 shooting.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Violence
A jury has convicted 32-year-old Deming Oakleaf of second-degree murder in the 2025 death of Roman Shulishov. The conviction follows a trial in Multnomah County regarding the February 2025 shooting that occurred in Fairview.
Why it matters
The guilty verdict concludes the legal process for a case that involved forensic investigation into evidence found in a vehicle and at the shooting scene. The case now moves toward its final procedural step of sentencing at the end of the month.
A jury returned a guilty verdict for 32-year-old Deming Oakleaf, who was accused of firing three shots at the victim in February 2025. The final prison term is currently unknown pending the upcoming court session.
The players
Deming Oakleaf
The 32-year-old man convicted of second-degree murder.
Roman Shulishov
The man who was fatally shot in Fairview in February 2025.
The details
Deming Oakleaf was identified by investigators who tracked a receipt found in his grey sedan to link him to the Fairview crime scene. Police recovered a firearm that matched shell casings found near the victim, Roman Shulishov. The case concluded in a Portland courtroom after detectives obtained a search warrant for the suspect's residence.
Timeline
February 23, 2025: The shooting occurred in Fairview.
October 8, 2026: A jury convicted Deming Oakleaf of second-degree murder.
October 29, 2026: The court will hold the sentencing hearing.
Beyond the Bridges
This case follows the standard resolution pattern for 2025 Multnomah County homicide prosecution trends. It marks the conclusion of the trial phase as the legal system shifts toward final sentencing protocols.
Residents of Fairview and the broader metro area can expect the legal proceedings in this case to formally conclude on October 29. No further community safety alerts are expected as the suspect is in custody following the verdict.
The takeaway
The jury has reached a verdict, closing the trial phase of this homicide case. Residents should watch for the official sentencing outcome set for October 29.
What happens next
The court will hold the sentencing hearing for Deming Oakleaf on October 29, 2026.
Further reading
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