The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

RITZVILLE – A man charged with murder in the first degree is being held in Adams County Jail following extradition from the State of Oregon.

Grayson Douglas Wrae Morris is charged with the shooting death of his father, Doug Morris, at his home in Ritzville May 14. The shooting occurred around 5:30 a.m., and Morris was apprehended near Portland, Oregon, later that day following a high-speed chase. He was held in Multnomah County Jail on charges including first-degree robbery with a firearm, attempting to elude by vehicle, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, reckless endangerment and four...