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Aaron Douglas Stanton
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/27/2022
Location : 125 SE 126th Avenue
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau
Officer(s) : Joshua Dyk
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “shots fired” call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police responded to a call about someone firing a gun. Police have not released any additional details on what led to the officers shooting and killing the victim. Officer Dyk was cleared.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=442429
https://www.portland.gov/police/open-data/documents/aaron-stanton-grand-jury-ois-day-1/download
Johnathan A. Worth
Age :19
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/24/2022
Location : SE Clinton St + SE 148th Ave
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau
Officer(s) : Mina Cavalli-Singer
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Portland Police Bureau responded to a fight and tried to arrest Johnathan Worth. Police claim he fired a shot. They shot and killed him.
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Robert Fletemier-Brown
Age :16
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/14/2022
Location : 4900 block of Oak Park Drive NE
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Salem Police Department, SWAT
Officer(s) : Brian Frazzini, Corporal Waite, Ryan Morris
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Salem PD believed 16-year-old Robert Fletemier-Brown was responsible for a prior incident and arrived to arrest him. Police claim he started shooting at them. Police responded with flash bangs and M-80 rifles shot and killed the 16-year-old. The killing was justified by a Grand Jury.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.cityofsalem.net/home/showpublisheddocument/16575
https://www.salemreporter.com/2024/06/12/boys-dream-dies-in-a-gunfight-with-salem-police/
Derrick Dewayne Clark
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 06/18/2022
Location : SE Wood + Railroad Ave
City : Milwaukie
County : Clackamas
State : Oregon
Agency : Oregon State Police, Clackamas County SO
Officer(s) : Trooper Zachary Cole, Deputy Dan Ferguson
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic stop
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oregon State Police and Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office tried to traffic stop Derrick Clark. They allege that he got out of the car and fired shots. They shot and killed him. The officers were cleared by a grand jury and additionally, the shooting was Justified by the Department of Justice. He had allegedly been armed.
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Matthew Tyler Michel
Age :37
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/14/2022
Location : 1001 N Bayshore Dr
City : Coos Bay
County : Coos
State : Oregon
Agency : Coos County SO, Coos Bay PD
Officer(s) : Aaron Whittenberg, Dan Henthorne, Viet Do Nguyen
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police arrived to question Matthew Tyler Michel about a previous incident. Police allege that he reached for a knife. They shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kpic.com/news/local/officers-ruled-justified-in-shooting-death-of-coos-county-murder-suspect
Spencer Cassanova Heckathorne
Age :60
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/25/2022
Location : Weaver Rd
City : Myrtle Creek
County : Douglas
State : Oregon
Agency : Douglas County SO
Officer(s) : Brian Melvin
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic violence call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
https://www.nrtoday.com/news/grand-jury-deadly-force-justified-in-may-officer-involved-shooting/article_b7bbcaa5-7eaa-50ab-aa4b-8660cb975384.html
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Garrett Turnham
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/16/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Klamath Falls
County : Klamath
State : Oregon
Agency : Klamath Falls PD
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police in Klamath Falls traffic-stopped a man and informed him that he had felony warrants. The distraught man fled and after a police chase, he committed suicide under police duress.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.klamathfallsnews.org/news/suspect-dead-following-police-chase-in-klamath-falls
Cora Baughman
Age :66
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 05/14/2022
Location : 8000 Werger Rd
City : Windham Township
County : Portage
State : Oregon
Agency : Portage County SO
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police in Windham Township, Oregon, received a call that Cora Bowman was in her garage pointing a gun. Police arrived and shot and killed her.
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Micaiah Clinton
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/25/2022
Location : 12334 Ehlen Rd NE Aurora
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Marion County SO
Officer(s) : Tyler Morrow
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Marion County deputies found Micaiah Clinton in his van and tried to arrest him for old warrants. He locked himself into the van and police began assaulting the van with a number of non-lethal methods. He exited the van and police claim that he fired at them. They shot and killed him.
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Tayler Shannon Osborne
Age :28
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/11/2022
Location : 1700 block of Center St NE
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Salem PD
Officer(s) : Joshua Buker, Susan Slivkoff
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during stolen vehicle investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Salem PD were called about a stolen vehicle and traffic-stopped the car. Police allege there were visible drugs and guns in the car and started a fight with Tayler Osborne. Police claim that he punched an officer and took their taser and police shot and killed him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/national-politics/article260351090.html
https://katu.com/news/local/car-theft-suspect-shot-killed-by-officer-in-salem-police-ay
Michael Stockton
Age :39
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/31/2022
Location : 53279 Columbia River Hwy
City : Scappoose
County : Columbia
State : Oregon
Agency : Columbia County SO
Officer(s) : Brian Pixley, Chad Drew
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Columbia County deputies were sent to call about a fight at a local business. They found Michael Stockton and engaged in a shootout with him, finally killing him.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/officer-involved-shooting-columbia-county-03312022/
https://katu.com/news/local/columbia-county-sheriff-involved-in-deadly-shooting-of-murder-suspect
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/oregon/articles/2022-03-31/police-officers-shoot-kill-man-in-scappoose-oregon#:~:text=SCAPPOOSE%2C%20Ore.,incident%20is%20currently%20under%20investigation.%E2%80%9D
Alfred Calvin Moss
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/03/2022
Location : Highway 101at Winema Lake Viewpoint
City : Neskowin
County : Mason
State : Oregon
Agency : Oregon State Police
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during traffic standoff
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Oregon State Police chased a vehicle, spike-stripped it and were told by passenger Alfred Calvin Moss that he had an explosive device on board. After hours of SWAT standoff, police shot and killed him. No bomb was reported to have been found.
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Joel Michael Arevalo
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 02/19/2022
Location : 900 block of SW Broadway Dr
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau
Officer(s) : Zachary Kenney, Reynaldo Guevara
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during disturbance call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
The Portland police bureau arrived at a disturbance call after being told the shots had been fired. When they arrived, the encountered Joel Arevalo, and shot and killed him. Police later explained that he had had his hands in his pockets. Police were uncooperative with questions and specifically refused to answer the question whether he had been armed at the time of the shooting or had even been the person who had fired the shots they were sent out to investigate
SOURCE LINKS :
https://katu.com/news/local/one-dead-after-officer-involved-shooting-in-sw-portland-hills
https://www.mentalhealthportland.org/what-happened-to-michael-arevalo/
Richard Meyers
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/07/2022
Location : 3200 block of Northgate Ave NE
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Salem PD
Officer(s) : Chad Treichler, Griffin McDowell, Jonathan McNichols, David Baker
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Salem PD tried to pull Meyers over but he drove away. Police boxed him in and state that he pointed what looked like a rifle at them. Police shot and killed him.
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Nicholas Rodin
Age :35
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 02/04/2022
Location : Maphet Rt/Davis Loop
City : Prineville
County : Crook
State : Oregon
Agency : Crook County So
Officer(s) : Stephen Hatcher
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event :
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Nicholas Rodin called 911 and asked to be picked up. Police appeared and allege he had a knife. They shot and killed him
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Wesley Chance
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/26/2022
Location : I-205 near PDX S Market Street
City : Portland
County : Clackamas
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau
Officer(s) : David Fooladjoush
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during “man with gun" call
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Portland Police Bureau officers arrived at a home to arrest Wesley Chance for stalking and threatening his girlfriend. He fled and a reportedly “chaotic” chase across I-205 was initiated by police. Police placed spike strips and he crashed and rolled his car. Officer Fooladjoush fired an undisclosed number of bullets, killing him
SOURCE LINKS :
https://katu.com/news/local/i-205-near-division-closed-due-to-police-activity
https://www.koin.com/news/crime/new-details-in-i-205-deadly-deputy-shooting/
Roman Ivan Kokhanevych
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/04/2022
Location : Northwest Civic Dr
City : Gresham
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Gresham PD, Multnomah County SO
Officer(s) : Mark Smith, Chad Phifer
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during armed robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Kokhaneychallegedly robbed a bank, fled the bank and was chased to the Gresham Station Shopping Center. Multnomah County deputies allege Kokhanevych shot at officers during the chase and carjacked another vehicle. Officer Mark Smith and Deputy Chad Phifer sho
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Randon L. Keck
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/06/2021
Location : Interstate 5 and Columbia Boulevard
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau (PPB)
Officer(s) : Officer John Hughes
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 6, 2021, at approximately 9:50 a.m., the Portland Police Bureau received reports of an armed man involved in carjackings along Interstate 5 near Rosa Parks Way. During one of the attempts, the man fired a shot at a person who was sent to the hospital but was later found not to be injured. Police opened fire and killed 30-year-old Brandon L. Keck.
The Portland Police Bureau's Detective Division is leading the internal investigation into the fatal shooting. Officer John Hughes, a 17-year veteran of the Portland Police Bureau, will be interviewed within 48 hours and will remain on paid administrative leave.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=362100
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/21/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Unknown
Event : Found dead during police raid
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
FBI agents were investigating suspected child exploitation at a residence around 9:30 a.m. in the 6100 block of Northeast 14th Avenue, Portland, Oregon. An occupant of the home barricaded themselves inside, prompting a response from Portland police. Upon entering the residence, officers found the individual dead. A spokesperson for the FBI stated that the cause of death was unclear.
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Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 10/21/2021
Location : 6100 block Northeast 14th Avenue
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 21, 2021, at approximately 9:30 a.m., FBI agents from the Portland Field Office executed a search warrant at a residence in the 6100 block of Northeast 14th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, as part of a federal child exploitation investigation. During the operation, a male occupant of the home barricaded himself inside. The FBI was assisted by the Portland Police Bureau's Special Emergency Reaction Team (SERT), Crisis Negotiation Team, Explosives Disposal Unit, and patrol officers from the North Precinct. After entering the residence, officers discovered the individual deceased. No further details have been released.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/fbi-activity-in-ne-portland
https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/portland/news/press-releases/fbi-activity-in-ne-portland
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/cm/ex-nys-judge-prosecutor-kills-192214635.html
Jazmine Thein
Age :28
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 10/02/2021
Location : 87000 block Rice Road
City : Mapleton
County : Lane
State : Oregon
Agency : Lane County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On October 2, 2021, at approximately 8:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a domestic dispute involving a firearm at a residence in the 87000 block of Rice Road in Mapleton, Oregon. The caller reported that 28-year-old Jazmine Thein had fired a gun at her brother, who fled to a neighbor's home for safety.
Deputies arrived on the scene and confirmed Thein was still inside the residence. Shortly after 6:00 a.m., deputies discovered Thein deceased in a bedroom from what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
TOTAL FATALITIES: One fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nbc16.com/news/local/woman-dies-of-self-inflicted-gun-shot-wound-after-hours-long-standoff-in-mapleton
https://www.facebook.com/kezi9/posts/10159551171765944/
Nathan Thomas Honeycutt
Age :26
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 09/27/2021
Location : SE 145th and SE Ridgecrest Road
City : Happy Valley
County : Clackamas
State : Oregon
Agency : Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)
Officer(s) : Jansen Bento, Matt Roach
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 27, 2021, at approximately 2:00 a.m., Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies attempted to stop 26-year-old Nathan Thomas Honeycutt for driving a Ford Ranger pickup without license plates near SE 145th and King Road in Happy Valley, Oregon. Honeycutt failed to yield and continued driving. Deputies deployed spike strips, deflating three of the vehicle's tires. Despite the damage, Honeycutt ddrspeedsdrove outdrove out up to 50 mph and driving into oncoming traffic.
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Deputy Matt Roach performed a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) maneuver on the compromised vehicle, causing the vehicle to crash into a traffic barrier near SE 145th and Ridgecrest Road. Honeycutt fled on foot but was apprehended by Deputy Roach. During the struggle, Honeycutt claimed to have a gun and refused to show his hands. Deputy Jansen Bento observed a revolver in Honeycutt's possession and, fearing for his safety, fired three shots, striking Honeycutt in the chest. Despite life-saving efforts, Honeycutt was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen.
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The Clackamas County Major Crimes Team, in collaboration with the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, conducted an investigation. On October 22, 2021, a grand jury unanimously ruled that Deputy Bento's actions were justified under Oregon law.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/deputies-shoot-kill-man-in-happy-valley/
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/09/27/clackamas-county-deputy-shoots-kills-person-during-traffic-stop/
https://katu.com/news/local/deputy-justified-in-deadly-shooting-of-hillsboro-man-during-traffic-stop
Robert Gutierrez
Age :59
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 09/06/2021
Location : 37000 block Camp Creek Road
City : Springfield
County : Lane
State : Oregon
Agency : Lane County Sheriff's Office (LCSO)
Officer(s) : Deputy Zachary LaFoca
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during domestic disturbance
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On September 6, 2021, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Lane County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a physical dispute at a residence in the 37000 block of Camp Creek Road, northeast of Springfield, Oregon. Family members reported that 59-year-old Robert Gutierrez had assaulted another family member and fired a gun.
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Deputies attempted to communicate with Gutierrez, who reportedly responded with profanity and pointed a firearm at officers. Deputy Zachary LaFoca fired multiple shots, killing Gutierrez. No deputies were injured during the incident.
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The Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team (IDFIT), comprising investigators from multiple agencies and overseen by the Lane County District Attorney’s Office, conducted a thorough investigation into the incident. On September 23, 2021, Lane County District Attorney Patty Perlow concluded that Deputy LaFoca's use of deadly force was justified under Oregon law, citing that Gutierrez's actions posed a significant threat to deputies' safety.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nbc16.com/news/local/deputy-shoots-kills-man-while-responding-to-home-outside-springfield
https://nbc16.com/news/local/da-man-shot-killed-a-minute-after-deputies-arrived-on-scene-use-of-force-justified
https://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2021-09-07/man-threatening-family-members-shot-and-killed-by-lane-co-sheriffs-deputies
Alexander Tadros
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 08/27/2021
Location : 1600 block North Willis Boulevard
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau (PPB)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On August 27, 2021, officers from the Portland Police Bureau responded to a federal request for assistance while federal narcotics agents were serving a search warrant at an apartment complex in the 1600 block of North Willis Boulevard in North Portland. During the operation, 30-year-old Alexander Tadros opened fire on officers. In response, officers opened fire, striking and killing Tadros. A Portland police officer was injured during the exchange of gunfire.
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The investigation into the incident is being conducted by the appropriate authorities. No further details have been publicly released at this time.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.portland.gov/police/open-data/alexander-tadros
https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/2021/08/27/36206208/portland-police-shoot-and-kill-person-in-kenton-neighborhood
https://www.koin.com/news/crime/autopsy-complete-man-killed-in-ppb-shootout-idd/
https://www.mcda.us/index.php/news/grand-jury-returns-not-true-bill-in-august-27-2021-fatal-shooting-by-an-officer-after-joint-presentation-from-the-doj-and-mcda
https://apnews.com/article/crime-police-shootings-oregon-portland-f8833609c21bde930508e8adc82209e0
Becky Dietzel
Age :64
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 07/28/2021
Location : River Road N and Cummings Lane N
City : Keizer
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Keizer Police Department (KPD)
Officer(s) : Sergeant Kevin DeMarco, Officers Scott Keniston, Michael Kowash, Jeremy Darst, Chad Fahey, Cody Stupfel
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 28, 2021, officers from the Keizer Police Department chased an allegedly stolen car until it struck a bystander pedestrian, killing 64-year-old Becky Dietzel, who was crossing the street.
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The Keizer Police Department is leading the internal self-investigation into the incident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://katu.com/news/local/salem-police-officer-justified-in-killing-man-during-domestic-violence-situation-grand-ju
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/08/11/marion-county-grand-jury-finds-fatal-police-shooting-justified/
https://www.koin.com/news/mother-of-slain-son-claims-police-officer-used-excessive-force-in-wrongful-death-lawsuit/
https://apnews.com/article/health-police-oregon-mental-salem-a5a933c76760a8d3929595f846876bb0
https://kykn.com/2022/05/11/lawsuit-filed-for-mentally-ill-man-killed-by-salem-police-officer/
Jerry Allen Gunter
Age :34
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 07/07/2021
Location : 3860 Crater Lake Avenue
City : Medford
County : Jackson
State : Oregon
Agency : Medford Police Department (MPD)
Officer(s) : Officers Levi Moffit and Cody Walker
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to business alarm
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On July 7, 2021, at approximately 2:44 a.m., officers from the Medford Police Department responded to a business alarm at the Allergy and Asthma Center located at 3860 Crater Lake Avenue in Medford, Oregon. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of forced entry and organized a standoff. At approximately 3:05 a.m., 34-year-old Jerry Allen Gunter exited the building and advanced toward officers while armed with a knife. In response, Officers Levi Moffit and Cody Walker discharged their firearms, fatally wounding Gunter. A grand jury later reviewed the footage and evidence, concluding that the officers' use of deadly force was justified under Oregon law.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://ktvl.com/news/local/grand-jury-finds-mpd-officers-justified-in-july-officer-involved-shooting
https://ktvl.com/news/local/officer-involved-shooting-in-medford-07-07-2021
https://www.medfordoregon.gov/News-Articles/Officer-Involved-Shooting
https://kobi5.com/news/police-justified-in-medford-officer-involved-shooting-prosecutors-say-164090/
https://cdn.kobi5.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Media-Release-Jerry-Gunter.pdf?x23291=
Michael Ray Townsend
Age :40
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/24/2021
Location : 500 block Northeast Holladay Street
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau (PPB)
Officer(s) : Officer Curtis Brown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during welfare check
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 24, 2021, at approximately 7:06 p.m., Officer Curtis Brown of the Portland Police Bureau responded to a welfare check at a Motel 6 located in the 500 block of Northeast Holladay Street in Portland, Oregon. Michael Ray Townsend, 40, had called 911, expressing suicidal ideations. Upon arrival, Officer Brown encountered Townsend, who was reportedly armed with a sharp-ended screwdriver.
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Despite commands to drop the weapon, Townsend advanced toward Officer Brown, prompting the officer to use deadly force. Townsend was fatally shot at the scene.
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The incident was reviewed by a grand jury, which declined to file charges against Officer Curtis Brown, determining that the use of deadly force was justified under Oregon law.
SOURCE LINKS :
• https://www.opb.org/article/2021/09/15/portland-police-shooting-officer-killing-michael-ray-townsend/
• https://www.opb.org/article/2021/06/26/portland-police-shooting-michael-ray-townsend-identified-officer-curtis-brown/
• https://apnews.com/article/shootings-oregon-portland-32e56a3d18cf9f4b53e335f56ee5808d
• https://apnews.com/article/portland-police-shootings-3d8bf3ed02c9aa4b910415d092900b95
• https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/officer-cleared-in-fatal-shooting-of-armed-man-in-ne-portland/283-07abe2be-c027-4834-9724-e4fe960093c5
Jeremiah Lee Wright
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 06/07/2021
Location : SE 122nd Avenue and SE Eagle Glenn Drive
City : Happy Valley
County : Clackamas
State : Oregon
Agency : Happy Valley Police Department (HVPD)
Officer(s) : Deputy Casey Newton
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during vehicle pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 7, 2021, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Deputy Casey Newton of the Happy Valley Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 44-year-old Jeremiah Lee Wright for operating a motor vehicle without license plates. Wright did not stop. Deputy Casey Newton initiated a high-speed chase up to 100 mph that ended when Wright crashed into a fence at the intersection of SE 122nd Avenue and SE Eagle Glenn Drive.
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Wright ran away, and Deputy Newton chased him on foot until Wright stopped and turned toward the deputy. He was allegedly armed, and Deputy Newton opened fire, killing him.
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A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined that Deputy Casey Newton's use of deadly force was justified and reasonable under Oregon law.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/man-fatally-shot-by-deputy-chase-happy-valley-oregon/283-16915c57-832b-4b7c-8459-067764dd73d6
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/deputy-acted-in-self-defense-when-he-shot-and-killed-a-man-in-happy-valley/283-7e4043e3-c5b9-413d-a9cb-f68d884bf6c7
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/07/15/grand-jury-finds-clackamas-county-deputy-was-justified-in-deadly-shooting/
https://katu.com/news/local/clackamas-co-officials-identify-man-shot-killed-by-deputy-in-happy-valley
https://www.koin.com/local/clackamas-county/ccso-slain-felon-had-9mm-glock-when-deputy-fired/
Molly Taylor a.k.a. Oliver “Ollie” Taylor
Age :17
Gender :Transgender
Race : White
Date : 05/19/2021
Location : 1500 block Queens Branch Road
City : Wimer
County : Jackson
State : Oregon
Agency : Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Silverton Police Department, Marion County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : kidnapping victim killed during shootout with police
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers from the Gervais Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Depot Court in Gervais, Oregon. They discovered 22-year-old Arik Reed suffering from a gunshot wound after attempting to prevent the kidnapping of 17-year-old Oliver "Ollie" Taylor. Kenneth William Peden III fled the scene with Taylor in a white Ford F-150 truck.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the Silverton Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, escalated a chase during which police engaged in a shootout. Taylor was found with a gunshot wound and transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries on May 19, 2021. Police have not disclosed who shot and killed Taylor during the shootout. Law enforcement has not released ballistics reports to confirm which bullet caused Taylor's death. A grand jury cleared the officers involved, determining that either way, the use of force was justified.
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On September 22, 2021, Kenneth William Peden III was found deceased in his jail cell, and his death was ruled a suicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/kenneth-william-peden-accused-of-killing-molly-taylor-dies-in-jail
https://www.out.com/crime/2021/5/24/oliver-ollie-taylor-murdered-kidnapping-and-police-chase-oregon
https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/05/24/olliver-ollie-taylor-gervais-oregon-teen-trans-kidnapped-shot-hrc/
https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/man-in-deadly-kidnapping-shootout-dies-in-marion-county-jail/
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/05/21/marion-county-grand-jury-indicted-woodburn-man-for-murder-clears-officers-for-shooting-at-him/
Kenneth William Peden III
Age :20
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/19/2021
Location : 1500 block Queens Branch Road
City : Wimer
County : Jackson
State : Oregon
Agency : Jackson County Sheriff's Office, Silverton Police Department
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide in jail
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 12, 2021, at approximately 3:45 p.m., officers from the Gervais Police Department responded to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Depot Court in Gervais, Oregon. They discovered 22-year-old Arik Reed suffering from a gunshot wound after attempting to prevent the kidnapping of 17-year-old Oliver "Ollie" Taylor. Kenneth William Peden III fled the scene with Taylor in a white Ford F-150 truck.
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Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Marion County Sheriff's Office, the Silverton Police Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, escalated a chase during which police engaged in a shootout. Taylor was found with a gunshot wound and transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries on May 19, 2021. Police have not disclosed who shot and killed Taylor during the shootout. Law enforcement has not released ballistics reports to confirm which bullet caused Taylor's death. A grand jury cleared the officers involved, determining that either way, the use of force was justified.
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On September 22, 2021, Kenneth William Peden III was found deceased in his jail cell, and his death was ruled a suicide.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/kenneth-william-peden-accused-of-killing-molly-taylor-dies-in-jail
https://www.out.com/crime/2021/5/24/oliver-ollie-taylor-murdered-kidnapping-and-police-chase-oregon
https://www.thepinknews.com/2021/05/24/olliver-ollie-taylor-gervais-oregon-teen-trans-kidnapped-shot-hrc/
https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/man-in-deadly-kidnapping-shootout-dies-in-marion-county-jail/
https://www.salemreporter.com/2021/05/21/marion-county-grand-jury-indicted-woodburn-man-for-murder-clears-officers-for-shooting-at-him/
Rodney Purslow
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 05/18/2021
Location : 1500 block Queens Branch Road
City : Wimer
County : Jackson
State : Oregon
Agency : Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO)
Officer(s) : Deputy Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during response to domestic assault
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On May 18, 2021, at approximately 11:00 a.m., deputies from the Jackson County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported domestic assault at a residence in the 1500 block of Queens Branch Road near Wimer, Oregon. Before their arrival, 32-year-old Rodney Purslow left the home in a vehicle. The injured victim, identified as hisfather, informed deputies that Purslow might be armed and was potentially a danger to himself.
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Purslow returned to the residence in his vehicle, holding a loaded .22 caliber rifle. Purslow allegedly walked toward the deputies who open fire, killing him.
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A grand jury reviewed the incident and determined that the deputy's use of deadly force was justified under Oregon's use-of-force laws.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kobi5.com/news/jackson-county-deputy-cleared-of-wrongdoing-in-fatal-shooting-152888/
https://ktvl.com/news/local/deputy-involved-shooting-near-rogue-river-leaves-one-dead
https://kobi5.com/news/more-details-in-jackson-county-officer-involved-shooting-150894/
https://www.facebook.com/JCSheriffOR/posts/case-21-2151-update-on-052021-at-1336-hoursdeputy-involved-shooting-on-051821at-/4093143924081438/
Cory M. Orsenico
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/22/2021
Location : US-101
City : Coquille
County : Coos
State : Oregon
Agency : Oregon State Police, Bandon Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cory M. Orsenico, 32, was reported for dangerous driving. An Oregon State Police trooper initiated a pursuit to stop him, resulting in a minor collision between their vehicles. Orsenico then accelerated and continued fleeing. He entered the fast lane of the three-lane highway and crossed the double yellow line, colliding with an oncoming vehicle. The crash resulted in the deaths of Orsenico and two bystanders, Dawn Adams, 54, and Jeffrey Adams, 78. The incident is under investigation.
Total Fatalities/Injuries: 3 fatalities
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kmph.com/news/local/sheriff-3-die-in-intentional-crash-on-oregon-coast-highway
https://kval.com/news/local/sheriff-3-dead-after-suspect-steers-sports-car-into-oncomign-traffic-on-oregon-coast
Jeffrey Adams
Age :78
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/22/2021
Location : US-101
City : Coquille
County : Coos
State : Oregon
Agency : Oregon State Police, Bandon Police Department
Officer(s) : Not disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed in police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Cory M. Orsenico, 32, was reported for dangerous driving. An Oregon State Police trooper initiated a pursuit to stop him, resulting in a minor collision between their vehicles. Orsenico then accelerated and continued fleeing. He entered the fast lane of the three-lane highway and crossed the double yellow line, colliding with an oncoming vehicle. The crash resulted in the deaths of Orsenico and two bystanders, Dawn Adams, 54, and Jeffrey Adams, 78. The incident is under investigation.
Total Fatalities/Injuries: 3 fatalities
SOURCE LINKS :
https://kmph.com/news/local/sheriff-3-die-in-intentional-crash-on-oregon-coast-highway
https://kval.com/news/local/sheriff-3-dead-after-suspect-steers-sports-car-into-oncomign-traffic-on-oregon-coast
Dawn Adams
Age :54
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 04/22/2021
Location : U.S. Highway 101 near mile marker 247
City : Coquille
County : Coos
State : Oregon
Agency : Oregon State Police (OSP), Bandon Police Department (BPD)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Fatal crash during police pursuit
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On April 22, 2021, at approximately 7:15 a.m., the Coos County Sheriff's Office received reports of a reckless driver in a red Mitsubishi Eclipse near Port Orford, Oregon. Witnesses reported the driver engaging in dangerous behaviors, including speeding, swerving between lanes, making sudden U-turns, and speeding through town at 60 mph.
The Oregon State Police and Bandon Police Department jointly escalated a pursuit. An Oregon State Police trooper located the vehicle near mile marker 247 on U.S. Highway 101, near Belloni Boys Ranch. A minor collision occurred between the trooper’s vehicle and the red Mitsubishi, prompting the driver to flee southbound on the highway.
The driver then crossed over the double yellow line and collided head-on with a vehicle in the opposite lane.
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Jeffrey Adams was a respected member of the Bandon community, known for his involvement with Citizens Restoring Liberty, where he was valued for his knowledge, wisdom, and unwavering passion for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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The Oregon State Police and Bandon Police Department are continuing an internal self-investigation.
TOTAL FATALITIES: 3
• Jeffrey Adams, 78, of Bandon, Oregon
• Dawn Adams, 54, of Bandon, Oregon
• Cory Marcus Orsenico, 32 (pursued driver)
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/3-dead-after-man-steers-sports-car-into-oncoming-traffic-oregon-highway/DWXHP2XDDZFCPJMCNCWUHGHOOE/
https://apnews.com/article/oregon-77da0f7e7bc119aecbccd521c0c5b606
https://www.iheart.com/content/2021-04-24-driver-intentionally-crashes-into-another-car-killing-himself-two-others/
https://krcrtv.com/north-coast-news/eureka-local-news/humboldt-man-dead-kills-couple-in-intentional-crash-in-oregon-after-driving-rampage
https://oregontoday.net/hwy-101-multiple-death-update-april-26-2021/
Robert Douglas Delgado
Age :46
Gender :Male
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 04/16/2021
Location : Southeast Holgate Boulevard and Southeast 92nd Avenue
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau
Officer(s) : Zachary DeLong
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 9:30 a.m., officers from the Portland Police Bureau responded to a call about a man reportedly pointing a gun in a park. Upon arrival, officers engaged Robert Douglas Delgado, 46. Two officers deployed less-lethal 40-millimeter rounds, while Officer Zachary DeLong opened fire with his firearm, killing Delgado. The incident is under investigation.
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Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality
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SOURCE LINKS :
1. https://www.opb.org/article/2021/09/24/multnomah-county-grand-jury-declines-charge-police-officer-who-killed-robert-delgado-in-lents-park/
2. https://www.koin.com/local/multnomah-county/protest-police-shooting-portland-police-lents-park-ois/
3. https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/portland-deadly-shooting-lents-park-lawsuit/283-b7ed513d-cda5-47a4-9bde-4fed0f1b325e
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Robert_Delgado
Oliver Sevin Frazier-Savoy
Age :24
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/15/2021
Location : Southwest Murray Boulevard and Southwest Bowerman Drive
City : Beaverton
County : Washington
State : Oregon
Agency : Washington County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Pedestrian bystander killed by police vehicle crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 1:53 a.m., officers responded to a crash involving an off-duty Washington County Sheriff's Office deputy. The deputy was driving a patrol vehicle that struck and killed 24-year-old Oliver Sevin Frazier-Savoy. The incident is under investigation.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://apnews.com/f8ffb692ab96c9debb71e4107165e58b
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington-county/pedestrian-struck-killed-by-washington-county-sheriffs-office-deputy/283-ee8b9409-4e4f-4935-8209-7d9376b49d90
https://www.koin.com/news/crashes/pedestrian-struck-killed-by-washington-county-deputy/
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/04/15/washington-county-deputy-fatal-pedestrian-collission/
https://www.koin.com/news/crashes/wcso-identifies-deputy-involved-in-deadly-crash-near-nike-hq/
Jeffrey W. Appelt
Age :32
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/03/2021
Location : 1113 Northwest 9th Street
City : Corvallis
County : Benton
State : Oregon
Agency : Corvallis Police Department
Officer(s) : Daniel Granillo
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 3:30 a.m., Corvallis Police responded to a call from the Days Inn motel staff reporting a man acting aggressively with a knife. Officers encountered Jeffrey W. Appelt, 32, who reportedly had a knife. An officer fired a Taser, but Appelt retreated toward the motel entrance. A second officer attempted to take him into custody, but Appelt evaded the officer. As a third officer arrived, Appelt continued approaching while holding the knife. Officer Daniel Granillo then shot and killed Appelt.
Total Fatalities/Injuries: 1 fatality
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2021-04-03/philomath-man-shot-and-killed-by-corvallis-police
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/corvallis-police-department-shoot-man-with-knife-at-days-inn-motel-oregon/283-1a970bf6-bd2c-4da5-bbc2-68673d68f6c6
https://www.koin.com/news/crime/philomath-man-killed-in-officer-involved-shooting/
https://www.corvallisadvocate.com/2021/benton-da-calls-deadly-use-of-force-justified/
Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel
Age :22
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 04/02/2021
Location : 400 block Ewald Avenue Southeast
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Salem Police Department
Officer(s) :
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during mental health crisis
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Around 6:30 p.m., Salem Police officers responded to a report of a suicidal man who had injured himself. Firefighters arrived first, and Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel allegedly threatened them with a firearm. When police arrived, Viertel was still seen with the gun. An officer opened fire, killing him. A Marion County grand jury later found that the police shooting was a lawful and justified use of deadly force.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://kykn.com/2021/04/24/salem-police-officer-justified-in-using-deadly-force-on-april-2-2021/
https://www.koin.com/local/marion-county/mother-salem-officer-justified-in-shooting-22-year-old-son/
https://ktvz.com/news/national-world/2021/04/24/grand-jury-finds-officer-was-justified-in-using-deadly-force/
https://katu.com/news/local/marion-county-grand-jury-salem-police-shooting-was-justified
Name Not Disclosed
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 03/31/2021
Location : Southeast 122nd Avenue and Mill Street
City : Portland
County : Multnomah
State : Oregon
Agency : Portland Police Bureau (PPB)
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Shortly after 10 p.m. on March 31, 2021, gunshots were reported to the police. Approximately 25 minutes later, officers located a pickup truck and attempted a traffic stop. The driver did not stop, leading officers on a pursuit that ended in a dead-end parking lot near Southeast 122nd Avenue and Mill Street. Police initiated a standoff, during which a shot was heard from within the vehicle. Officers deployed gas into the truck, after which the man died by suicide.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/shooting-ends-with-car-chase-in-portland-oregon/283-bc6ccd3f-d2d0-4d96-b500-2781adc9032f
https://www.koin.com/news/crime/large-police-presence-shooting-in-ne-se-portland-apartment/
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=301615
https://katu.com/news/local/roads-blocked-off-in-se-portland-due-to-large-police-presence
David Robert Ruozi Jr.
Age :30
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 03/09/2021
Location : Oregon Coast Highway and Winchester Avenue
City : Reedsport
County : Douglas
State : Oregon
Agency : Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) : Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during attempted arrest
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
At approximately 5:43 p.m., Douglas County Sheriff's deputies conducted a traffic stop at Oregon Coast Highway and Winchester Avenue in Reedsport. During the stop, one individual in the vehicle was arrested, while David Robert Ruozi Jr., 30, allegedly became hostile and threatened deputies. Law enforcement from multiple agencies responded to the scene. After a five-hour standoff, Ruozi was shot and killed by deputies.
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SOURCE LINKS :
https://kpic.com/news/local/grand-jury-finds-officer-involved-shooting-in-reedsport-was-justified
https://www.klcc.org/crime-law-justice/2021-03-30/da-officer-involved-shooting-of-murder-suspect-justified