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Grand Jury Determines Officer`s Use of Deadly Force Justified in May 2017 Shooting

Johnson was struggling with drug addiction which may have affected his mental health.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - On Thursday June 22, 2017, a Multnomah County Grand Jury determined that a Portland Police Bureau officer was justified in the use of deadly force in the May 2017 shooting of 24-year-old Terrell Kyreem Johnson.

The grand jury determined that the use of deadly force against Johnson was a lawful exercise of self-defense under Oregon law.

Reward Offered to Solve Homicide of Ramon Harris

The Washington County Sheriff's Office, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a homicide.

(BEAVERTON, Ore.) - Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies and Beaverton Police Department officers responded to the report of a shooting at the Xpose Club, located at 10270 Southwest Canyon Road in Beaverton on May 19.

Upon arrival, deputies located 34-year-old Ramon Harris outside the club suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Harris was transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Salem Police Investigate Fatal Shooting

Anyone with any information, call the Salem Police at 503-588-6050, ext 0.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Arriving officers found an adult male had been shot in the residence and performed CPR on him until medics arrived and transported him to the hospital.

The victim later died at the hospital. The deceased victim has been identified as 32-year old Rodolfo Castro-Salas of Salem.

UPDATED: McMinnville Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured

NAMES HAVE BEEN RELEASED. A juvenile male has been taken into custody.

(McMINNVILLE, Ore.) - A woman was found dead and a man injured after a shooting was reported in McMinnville today. Officers responded to the call at 4:55 in the 400 block of NE Oregon Street.

During the preliminary stages of the investigation officers located a single deceased adult female and a single adult male with injuries. The injured adult male is currently receiving medical treatment.

Salem Police Investigating Fatal Shooting in Northeast Salem

Two men were shot, one fatally.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the 1300 block of Lancaster Dr NE at approximately 10:45 pm on Sunday evening.

Officers were dispatched the area of the 1300 block of Lancaster Dr NE on a report of a possible shooting. Witnesses reporting seeing someone on foot who fired gunshots at a light colored jeep. The jeep and the person on foot then left the area.

Two People Found Dead After Report of Gunshot Wound

Details are sketchy as the investigation is underway.

(TURNER, Ore.) - On the morning of Friday the 13th at about 9:55, Marion County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a gunshot wound at a residence outside of Turner‏.

Two deceased people were found inside of a residence in the 5700 block of Valley View Rd SE.

Salem Police Officer Involved in On-duty Shooting

Stay tuned to Salem-News.com for information as it comes available.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This is all we know at this time:
A Salem Police Officer has been involved in a shooting on duty. The officer is not injured.

The condition of the suspect is not available at this time.

Fatal Officer Involved Shooting Investigation Ongoing In Bend

The two Bend Police Officers have been identified

(BEND, Ore.) - On the night of December 23, 2016, the Bend Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bond and Franklin in Bend.

During the contact, an altercation occurred with the vehicle's driver and at least one officer fired their weapon, resulting in the death of the driver.

Bow Hunter in Custody Following Death of Hunting Partner

Pekarek attempted to render aid to Cummings and then called 911.

(LA PINE, Ore.) - Pekarek was a passenger in the vehicle and he exited the vehicle with his bow to attempt a shot at the deer. Cummings exited the vehicle with his bow and remained on the road.

Michael Pekarek briefly saw the deer and was ready to fire his arrow at the deer, but it moved out of view...

Polk County Grand Jury Finds Officer Involved Shooting Justified

Joshua Bolster's death has been a controversial subject since it happened.

(DALLAS, Ore.) - Today a Polk County Grand Jury unanimously found that Polk County Sheriff's Deputy Casey Gibson was justified in using deadly force when he shot and killed 29-year old Joshua Anthony Bolster on the evening of July 5, 2016.

At approximately 9:18 p.m. that fateful night, Monmouth Police Department officers responded to a complaint from a citizen that a man, later determined to be Joshua Anthony Bolster, had threatened him with a knife that same evening.