Amara Marluke Wiki
Amara Marluke Biography
Who is Amara Marluke?
Amara Marluke, a singer studying music in college, was fatally shot in what investigators believe was a domestic violence incident around 1 a.m. m. near Southwest College Street and Sixth Avenue, The Oregonian reported.
Later Monday, Keenan Harpole, 20, a former running back for the Portland State football team, turned himself in to police in connection with the deadly shooting, KOIN reported.
Harpole was charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and domestic violence, the outlet reported, citing police.
Marluke was remembered as a loyal family member and friend who has been active at least since high school in advocating for racial and social justice issues, the newspaper reported.
Victim
To say that Amara was the light of our lives, a beautiful and caring soul, would not do her justice,” Marluke’s father, Bradley Marluke, told The Oregonian in a statement.
“Her dedication of hers to her family and friends was unwavering and for her to be the victim of a senseless and violent death is unimaginable,” the father said.
Amara Marluke and her sister were adopted by Bradley Marluke and his wife. Before the couple took custody of Amara when she was 9, the father said she had a “difficult” start to life growing up in the foster care system.
Marluke was described by Portland State President Stephen Percy as a “vibrant member of our community.
“My heart breaks for Amara’s family and everyone who knew her,” Percy told the newspaper in a statement.
