Three arrested after teen beaten, shot in Newberg

NEWBERG, Ore. - A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after police said he was beaten and then shot twice in the head.

Police responded to a 911 call around 10 p.m. Monday near South College and East Ninth Street in Newberg and when they arrived, they found 16-year-old Rodolfo Veneroso-Santiago badly injured.
     
The teenager was taken by LifeFlight to a Portland hospital.  His condition has not been released.

Three teenagers have been charged in connection with the incident - 16-year-old Marino Doniquez-Avendano, 16-year-old Jesus Antonio Gonzalez and 17-year-old Brian Joseph Perez.

All three are being held at the Yamhill County Detention Facility on assault and robbery charges and are expected to appear in court Wednesday afternoon.

Police said the incident is not typical for crime in Newberg, although the traditionally rural area is growing quickly due to new businesses in the area and affordable home prices.