Former Portland State RB Keenan Harpole Charged with 2nd-Degree Murder in Shooting
Apr 6, 2022
ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 04: An equipment bag with footballs on the Alabama sidelines during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Miami Hurricanes on September 4, 2021 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Former Portland State football player Keenan Harpole was charged with second-degree murder in the killing of fellow student Amara Marluke, according to KGW 8's Alma McCarty.
Harpole pleaded not guilty on Tuesday and is being held without bail at Multnomah County jail. He was arrested after turning himself in to police on Monday afternoon. He is also charged with unlawful use of a weapon.
Portland State President Stephen Percy announced that Marluke was killed early Monday morning near the university campus.
"I am profoundly affected by the sheer tragedy of this loss," Percy said. "My heart breaks for Amara’s family and for everyone who knew her. I offer my deepest sympathies. We will work together as a campus community to heal."
According to Lisa Balick and Elise Haas of KOIN 6 News, students reported hearing multiple gunshots Monday morning outside their dorm. Officers responded to the scene and found Marluke dead.
Harpole was a member of the Portland State football team in 2021 but redshirted. He's no longer listed as part of the Vikings' 2022 roster.
Portland State Coach Bruce Barnum Pays $14,448 Beer Tab for Fans at Home Game
Sep 22, 2021
Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum, right, speaks with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Portland State head coach Bruce Barnum is a man of his word.
Barnum told TheOregonian's John Canzano he'd take care of the beer tab for anybody who attended the Vikings' 21-7 victory over Western Oregon. On Wednesday, he shared a $14,448 receipt he paid from Barney Beer Garden:
Barnum's pledge doesn't appear to have drawn more fans to Hillsboro Stadium. An FCS program, Portland State averaged 3,999 fans during the 2019 season and had 3,124 fans on hand for its home opener.
Those who benefited from his generosity are probably thankful nonetheless. And luckily Barnum's pledge didn't result in a 10-Cent Beer Night-like calamity.
