County Asks for Second Mental Evaluation for Man Accused in Oakdale Murder
A mental evaluation performed last month found Nhan Tran, the man accused of gunning down 9-year-old Devin Aryal, unfit to participate in his own legal defense. Prosecutors are seeking a second opinion.
An emotional scene unfolded Monday as accused gunman Nhan L. Tran made an appearance in Washington County District Court for a brief hearing releasing results from a court-ordered mental evaluation. Tran, 34, whom doctors deemed "unfit to participate in his own legal defense" and unable to determine right from wrong, is charged with multiple felonies, including murder, after he was arrested the night of Feb. 11 in Oakdale. According to police records and court reports, it's believed Tran opened fire on a busy road outside of his Oakdale home, firing at random motorists. One person, fourth-grader Devin Aryal, was killed when a bullet struck him in the head. Devin's mother, Missy, was in court Monday, along with Tran's family. Both sides …
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Randy Marsh
8:44 pm on Saturday, March 30, 2013
"Stories of tragic deaths are no place for bullies and trolls, however here you are once again." Nor is it the place for ridiculous suggestions about holding families responsible for the actions of a mentally ill adult family member. Perhaps next you want to start posthumously prosecuting people who commit suicide? more ›