Intruder dies after struggle during Bend home invasion
Kelsey Merison
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A man died following a late Thursday night attempted home invasion at a residence on NW Braid Drive in Bend according to the Bend Police Department. Officers found the intruder with life-threatening injuries on a nearby golf course shortly after the suspect struggled with a resident.
The incident occurred at approximately 11:45 p.m. on March 12th, 2026. The resident sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the confrontation and was transported from the scene by Bend Fire and Rescue for medical treatment.
The resident was inside the home when they reported that an unknown person attempted to force entry. A physical struggle ensued between the resident and the intruder before the suspect fled the scene on foot.
Officers arriving at the residence conducted a search of the surrounding area and located the intruder lying on a nearby golf course. Emergency medical personnel provided care at the scene, but the intruder did not survive.
Bend Police Detectives are currently leading the investigation. The identity of the intruder has not yet been determined and the specific cause of the fatal injuries has not been released.