Tree Dispute Turns Deadly | Portland News

A Clackamas County man, Erik Shunn, 53, faces attempted murder charges after opening fire on tree removal workers, sparking a chaotic standoff that drew in SWAT and a K9 unit. Despite claiming the trees were on his land, the homeowner insists they were on hers—and she was home during the shooting, screaming for help. Shunn, who had prior gun restrictions due to stalking orders, was found trying to build a barricade with a tractor and even shot at police drones. His 84-year-old mother was trapped inside with him. Now held without bail, Shunn appeared disoriented in court, worried about his mom’s welfare, while victims remain unreachable. The case—a backyard dispute gone violently wrong—shows how quickly tensions can escalate into deadly confrontations. 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/08f6c2ef29c04c93