A recent armed robbery at the La Mota cannabis store in North Portland escalated into a tragic double homicide, with court documents revealing that an employee fled the scene during the robbery, only to return and fatally shoot two alleged suspects. The incident has led to murder charges against the employee, who has pleaded not guilty. This marks a significant event in a city grappling with rising crime rates, as the dispensary had been targeted in previous robberies. Local law enforcement and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, raising concerns among community members about safety in local dispensaries. The case continues to develop as legal proceedings unfold.