Teen Sentenced in Minister’s Death | Portland News

A teen involved in the fatal home invasion of Portland minister Kevin Cooper has been sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter and burglary — a plea deal that dropped murder charges. The 18-year-old, Jayden Sarinana, allegedly posed as police with others before breaking into Cooper’s home in November 2025; Cooper, 57, tried to protect his 4-year-old grandson when shot. Authorities emphasize this case underscores youth violence and vow accountability, while four other suspects — including three adults charged with murder and one minor — await trial or have pending details. Adult trials are set for September 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/39032e3dbc67687a