Crime & Safety
Adrian Berg Killer Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison
Ajon Webster appeared in court where admitted to killing Berg who had been in Pat Pfeifer Park with his family.
PORTLAND, OR – It was just over one year ago that 32-year-old Adrian Berg was shot and killed while at a picnic in Pat Pfeifer Park. On Friday, his family got a small measure of justice.
The man who killed Berg, 28-year-old Ajon Webster, appeared in Multnomah County Court to plead guilty to what he had done.
Telling the Berg family that he was sorry and that he was ready to face the consequences of his actions, Webster pleaded guilty to manslaughter and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Get all the latest information on what's happening in your community by signing up for Patch's newsletters and breaking news alerts.
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It was Aug. 6, 2017. Berg and others were in the park having a picnic. Webster showed up, the two started arguing. Berg asked him to leave since there were kids around.
Berg went to a nearby car, got a .45 caliber handgun, came back and shot Berg several times at close range.
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He fled but was eventually arrested.
The judge sentenced him to 20 years in prison.
Photo of Adrian Berg via Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.
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