BEAVERTON, Ore. — Beaverton police shot and killed a man outside of a store near Washington Square Mall on Monday evening, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Just before 8 p.m. Monday evening, officers from the Beaverton Police Department responded to a theft call from the Nordstrom Rack at 9175 Southwest Cascade Avenue. Employees reported seeing a man stealing merchandise, and he emerged from the store just as two Beaverton officers arrived, the sheriff's office said.
The man, later identified as 39-year-old Jacob Daniel Bundy of Portland, allegedly pulled out a handgun when the officers tried to detain him. During a struggle with police, Bundy's gun went off — after which, according to WCSO, the officers shot him.
The sheriff's office said that officers and emergency medical crews provided first aid, but Bundy died at the scene.
The two officers involved reportedly had minor injuries; they were not shot, and they did not require medical attention, according to Detective Shannon Wilde of WCSO.
"This was a very quick, evolving situation," Wilde said.
The Washington County Major Crimes Team, led by the county district attorney's office, responded to investigate. They determined that Bundy's gun had been reported stolen out of Washington County, while a motorcycle he'd driven to the store was reported stolen out of Vancouver. Multiple witnesses saw the incident, Wilde said.
Both Beaverton police officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave, which is standard protocol. No Beaverton officers will be involved with the ongoing investigation, Wilde said.
Bundy's family has been notified of his death.
On Tuesday, Beaverton Mayor Lacey Beaty responded to the incident in a press statement, saying, in part:
"First and foremost, my thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident. Thankfully, none of the officers involved were physically injured, but we must acknowledge the emotional and psychological toll such an event can have on those who serve our community. I want to express my deepest gratitude to our officers for their courage and commitment to public safety, and we will ensure they have the support they need during this difficult time.
"... I ask for your understanding and support as we navigate this challenging situation together," Lacey concluded.
Wilde added that anyone who has not spoken to police should contact WSCO.