CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Portland police officers and deputies with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) fatally shot a homicide suspect Monday night, CCSO said.
The incident started just before 11 p.m. when police officers and deputies pursued the suspect, who they believed was involved in a Portland homicide. The chase ended on Southeast 82nd Avenue between Southeast Monterey Avenue and Southeast Causey Avenue in unincorporated Clackamas County.
The shooting happened outside a furniture store on Southeast 82nd Avenue. Tuesday morning, staff there vacuumed broken glass and detectives searched for bullets inside the store. A sale flyer covered a large bullet hole in one of the store's front windows.
Video taken at the scene Monday night shared with KGW shows law enforcement approach a vehicle.
The sheriff's office said the police officers and deputies, at some point during the incident, shot the suspect, but didn't elaborate more. The suspect was given medical aid, but died at the scene.
CCSO has not identified the person and has not provided additional information about the Portland homicide that they were allegedly involved with.
The sheriff's office did not release any further details about the chase, what led up to the fatal shooting and when the fatal shooting occurred.
On Tuesday, nearby business owners who spoke to KGW said they were concerned for their safety.
"That’s scary. I mean that’s really close to home. It's just scary," said Lyman Hiter who runs Crossfit Immense. "It’s unfortunate you just hear a lot of it. I was actually kind of surprised that an officer was involved...we have officers that work out here, but it was surprising to hear it so close."
The names of the Portland police officers and the CCSO deputies who were involved have not been released. They have been placed on paid administrative leave, which is standard protocol.
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