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Hillsboro Police Exchange Gunfire With Suspect During Welfare Check

The officer and the suspect both survived the shooting.

(HILLSBORO, Ore.) - Hillsboro police and Washington County Sheriff's deputies were involved in a shooting today around 4:50 p.m., while responding to a welfare check of a distraught man in the 600 block of north 1st Avenue in Hillsboro.

Police say the subject's therapist called police asking for the check because of his recent agitated mental state.

Northgate Park Homicide and Stabbing Suspects Apprehended In Mexico

"These arrests show that you cannot run from justice" - Arthur Balizan, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Oregon

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police report that two brothers, both fugitives from the law on major investigations, have been apprehended in Mexico.

Police say Lorenzo Garcia-Ceja and his brother, Manuel Salvador Garcia-Ceja, were apprehended in Zamora, Mexico on the morning of June 3rd.

Police Shooting Under Investigation in Clackamas

Witnesses Sought Related to Oregon State Police Trooper-Involved Shooting in Clackamas.

(CLACKAMAS, Ore.) - An Oregon State Police (OSP) trooper was involved in a shooting late Sunday afternoon.

Traffic Stop Leads to Officer Being Shot and Officer-Involved Shooting

News release from Portland Police about Wednesday's fatal officer-involved shooting.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland PD officers who attempted to stop a car yesterday, ended up in a pursuit and a major incident, which left a police officer shot through both legs, and a suspect dead.

According to the information they present, the officers went through numerous steps before firing their guns,

Renegade Thai General Vows `Civil War` Before Being Shot

Ousted Major General who led protesters is struck by a bullet to the head.

(BANGKOK) - A renegade Thai general shot here Thursday as the military planned to encircle barricaded antigovernment demonstrators predicted that the protests would become “civil warfare.”

Those prophetic words came in an interview with Radio Free Asia (RFA) just hours before he was struck in the head with a bullet.

Portland Police Chief Fired Over Shootings, as Officers Respond to Another

Stations report that the new Chief, Mike Reese, is on scene at tonight's shooting.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Portland's Police Chief Rosie Sizer was fired today by Portland Mayor Sam Adams. He named Mike Reese as Portland's new chief; he has been the agency's Central Precinct commander.

The dismissal of Sizer comes one day after Portland agreed to pay $1.6 million to the family of a mentally ill man who died in police custody.

Gresham Police Seek Public`s Help in Fatal Shooting

Police want to know if anyone witnessed a black Audi near the crime scene.

(GRESHAM) - Gresham Police were called out March 31, 2010 at 7:47 p.m. to check the welfare of an individual slumped behind the wheel of a vehicle in the 2000 block of SE 182nd.

Upon arrival, they found 21-year old Kalewa Jacob "Jake" Kaluna of Portland, deceased behind the wheel of a black 1998 Audi A8 4-door sedan.

New Mexico`s Governor Orders National Guard to Patrol Mexican Border

The move follows the shooting death of an Arizona rancher.

(SANTA FE) - Governor Bill Richardson, after meeting with top law enforcement officials this morning, ordered the National Guard to patrol the border with Mexico and ensure the safety of New Mexico citizens.

Governor Richardson is also urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense to increase the federal law enforcement presence at the border and make that presence permanent.

Police Seeking Relatives of Man Shot by Officer in Park

Portland Police are asking anyone who was in the area or has any information about this incident, to contact Detective Mark Slater at (503) 823-9319. This is an ongoing investigation.

(PORTLAND, Ore,) - The Medical Examiner's Office is still trying to locate the next of kin of the man shot yesterday at Hoyt Arboretum, Portland Police Detective Mary Wheat stated today.

At this time, they are only stating that the man is a 58-year-old white male.

Officer Involved Shooting in Portland

A man is dead following a police shooting in Portland.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Few details are in, but around 3:05 p.m. today Portland Police officers responded to the Hoyt Arboretum on a call of a disturbance in the area of the park.

Detective Mary Wheat with the Portland Police Bureau, said an officer arrived on scene; shortly later the officer reported that shots had been fired and requested immediate medical response.