Officer-involved shooting leaves one dead in Clackamas County
Kelsey Merison
CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KTVZ) — A joint response by Oregon State Police and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office ended in a fatal officer-involved shooting Sunday evening following a pursuit that began with a traffic stop.
According to authorities, the incident started at approximately 6:55 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 26 and East Brightwood Loop Road, where a state trooper made contact with a motorist believed to be impaired. During the encounter, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, prompting a coordinated pursuit by state and county law enforcement officers.
The chase continued eastbound until the suspect’s vehicle was stopped near Barlow Trail Roadhouse. Authorities reported that the situation escalated at that location, culminating in the use of deadly force by officers. The suspect was struck by gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.
Officials confirmed that no law enforcement personnel or members of the public were injured during the incident.
The case is now under investigation by the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team, working in coordination with the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. This approach follows standard protocol for officer-involved shootings.
Authorities stated that any future updates regarding the investigation will be released by the District Attorney’s Office.