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Homeless man suing for $10 million after breaking into business and being shot by owner
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· August 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident occurred on March 6 at the business premises in Portland, Oregon.
A lawsuit has been filed in Multnomah County by a homeless man who was shot after breaking into a business. The man, Kenneth Voyles, is suing Touchstone Granite & Marble Inc. and its owner for damages.
The incident occurred on March 6 at the business premises in Portland, Oregon. Voyles claims he entered the closed business seeking warmth and food. He was shot multiple times by the owner.
Voyles is seeking $10 million in damages, citing battery, assault, and negligence. Further details of the incident and the lawsuit are available from the source.
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Category: business Published: August 15, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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