Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kristafer James Graves
Age : 34
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 07/26/2023
Location : Forest Rim Apartment complex
City : Tuluatin
County : Washington
State : Oregon
Agency : Washington County Sheriff's Office, Beaverton Police Department SWAT
Officer(s) :Unknown
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during eviction
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/26/2023, Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies went to the Timbers at Tualatin Apartments, also known as the Forest Rim Apartment complex, to serve a civil eviction notice on 34-year-old Kristafer James Graves. Deputies arrived at approximately 9:30 a.m. After repeated attempts to contact Graves, authorities said gunfire erupted from inside the apartment at about 10:20 a.m. Deputy Charles Dozé was struck multiple times during the exchange.
Additional law enforcement officers, including the Beaverton Police Department SWAT team, responded to the scene. During the confrontation, officers shot and killed Graves. Deputy Dozé survived after being shot seven times but suffered catastrophic injuries, including the loss of his left eye, multiple teeth, and extensive facial trauma. He underwent numerous surgeries and a lengthy rehabilitation.
The Washington County Major Crimes Team investigated the shooting. In January 2024, the Washington County District Attorney concluded that the officers' use of deadly force was legally justified under Oregon law and declined to file criminal charges.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.koin.com/local/washington-county/wcso-deputy-injured-after-shooting-in-tualatin/
