Aaron 'Jay' Danielson (Shadle Park HS alum) was killed in downtown Portland on Saturday. Talked to his dad & stepmom, who now keep finding themselves in situations they want nothing to do with: from Danielson's shooting to his murder being used as a political talking point. https://twitter.com/KHQLocalNews/status/1301288054196441089

Danielson's dad & stepmom have been ignoring calls from reporters, but called KHQ after they heard @JoeBiden talk about their son today. Biden spoke about the need to hold shooters accountable, including the person who shot Danielson. Full clip: https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1301215932627456001?s=20

Here's the problem: Danielson's parents only heard a cut-off version of Biden's words, which excluded his take that Danielson's shooter should be arrested. They're still upset with the characterization of their son, but agree with Biden's overall point. BUT the other problem...

Even if the clip is fully shown, that doesn't mean the politicization will stop (example attached). Danielson's dad and stepmom consider themselves moderates, so the idea that their son's death is being used by either side of the aisle? It upsets them. https://twitter.com/stillgray/status/1301215696442060800?s=20