she asked Damon. ", "So we definitely don't I don't. Gilpin is still in the hospital, but has been indicted on charges of attempted murder, unlawful use of a weapon, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, attempting to elude a police officer, reckless endangerment of another and reckless driving. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Damon Coates' public-facing role with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office means that there is plenty of footage showing him from before the shooting. There was a problem saving your notification. Some of the kids gathered to watch old video clips on the 20th anniversary of their father's shooting. A medical aide helps him with his critical needs, like eating. A week after the shooting, the Clackamas County District Attorney has released more information about the incident. . He managed to survive that as well. A grand jury found the actions of the officers involved in a shooting outside the Wilsonville police station on Feb. 14 to be justified and lawful, according to a press release from Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth. Some of the deputies involved in the shooting were contracted to the Wilsonville Police Department. The truck did not stop and turned down a path with no outlet. So we just wanted to fill him with hope. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. "Yeah. "I said back then like, I have no bitterness now. On June 7, deputies shot and killed 44-year-old Jeremiah Lee Wright, and on . Clackamas County prosecutors say Kaythan Tenry and another man were involved in this shooting. People with information can contact the Clackamas County tip line at 503-723-4949 or the District Attorneys office directly at districtattorney@clackamas.us. You have permission to edit this article. "I would say the last three years have the most difficult for me. Update March 1, 2023: Grand jury finds use of force by deputies justified and lawful and indicts suspects Just prior to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office were involved in a deadly physical force incident after an armed suspect opened fire on deputies during an attempt to stop a stolen motor vehicle in the City of Wilsonville. Clackamas County Critical Incident-On February 28 th 2023, at about 8:20am, a crew from Portland General Electric was working near the intersection of Highway 224 and Wildcat Mountain Road, in the Eagle Creek area. "Yeah, 'cause it's one day at a time but you look back and see it's been years and years and years," Dooris offered. 2 hours ago, @timandfriends As he went to pat the teenager down to make sure, Teixeira pulled out a handgun and shot Coates in the face. Its county seat is Oregon City. Clackamas Sheriff Probes Sunday Night Homicide, Shooter At Large - Oregon City, OR - A man was shot and killed Sunday night by Southeast 90th Avenue and Monterey Avenue. 1 hours ago, @nowthisnews After the shooting, Teixeira was found guilty except for insanity on charges of attempted aggravated murder and first-degree assault. Officers shot and injured him while another suspect, 21-year-old Phymor Tenry from Gresham, was killed in the shootout. Tammy and the kids help out as well. CCSO said the following deputies were involved and have been placed on leave as is protocol: Deputy Jansen Bento, Clackamas County Sheriffs Office, employed since February 2019. Bainbridge Island speed limits being reduced for safety, reducing emissions, New Seattle Film Commission seeking applicants, Winter Weather Advisory expires in western Washington, What we know after Moscow Police gave their first update on the 4 University of Idaho students murdered near campus, 3 dead, including suspect, in double homicide in Washington County. According to CCSO, the fatal shooting happened on Sept. 27 around 2 a.m. near Southeast 145th Avenue and Southeast King Road. Investigators allege that one of the suspects was armed and opened . Kaelyn is a general assignment reporter for the Wilsonville Spokesman, covering everything from City Hall to local events, personalities and more. Three Clackamas County deputies were placed on administrative leave following the shooting: Sam Eason, Chris OConnor and Scott McBride. Both occupants and a patrol vehicle were struck by gunfire. A Clackamas County grand jury found the actions of deputies who shot and wounded two people in Wilsonville last month were "justified and lawful," oregonlive.com - Catalina Gaitn 16h Read more on oregonlive.com Anyone leave a horse on aisle 5? This is our new normal. Example video title will go here for this video. The case serves as a reminder that some of the issues that Oregon struggles with today substance abuse, mental illness and gun violence have been around for a long, long time. The man's name, released several days after the . A 22-year-old man was arrested in Gresham by U.S. The second suspect, 24-year-old Frank Nifon, was arrested on October 31 and arraigned Thursday on first-degree murder and weapons charges. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Police and medics work the scene of a multiple shooting at Clackamas Town Center Mall in Clackamas, Ore., Dec. 11, 2012. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Because when you work with hospice you realize different choices about the power that I have I'd rather not have. Three Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies fired at a man and a woman who were allegedly fleeing in a stolen car on Feb. 14. Tammy's still here as well. Tammy leans on her church family. Deputy John WildhaberClackamas County Sheriffs OfficePublic Information Unit, A Safe Place: Family Justice Center for Clackamas County, Contract Cities:EstacadaHappy ValleyWilsonville, Around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, Clackamas County Sheriff's Office deputies and deputies contracted to the Wilsonville Police Department were involved in a shooting. Then, about 15 seconds later, two more shots. CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. A suspect involved in a carjacking and shooting with police in Washington earlier this week is also linked to a double homicide in Oregon, according to prosecutors. ", #BREAKING China sets economic growth target of 'around 5%' for 2023: official report, Family sues Airbnb after 19-month-old dies from fentanyl in Florida, JUST IN: Another Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Ohio, Tim Sttzle's 30th goal of the season CLACKAMAS, OR - DECEMBER 11: Emergency vehicles gather outside the Clackamas Town Center mall after a shooting on December 11, 2012 in Clackamas, Oregon. Jakob Chychrun's first point as a Senator #GoSensGo are on a heater . On Monday of this week, with some of his time reduced for good behavior, Teixeira's 20 years were up. Both occupants were transported by ambulance to a local hospital in critical condition. It's an odd coincidence that this was also the 20-year anniversary of the shooting. A suspect involved in a carjacking and shooting with police in Washington earlier this week is also linked to an October double homicide in Oregon. Deputies put down spike strips to stop the truck but it continued to drive with flat tires. The next thing you know, theres screaming and yelling and then we hear the fire department, paramedics, Clackamas County Sheriff coming down here, said Stabler. PORTLAND, Ore. This week, the family of Damon Coates marked a bittersweet anniversary. Coates arrived to confront Teixeira, but did not think the 15-year-old was armed. The double murder in Clackamas County occurred back on October 12.The victims, 42-year-old Stanafurd Blacknall and 32-year-old Jamahl Nash, were shot in their vehicle and eventually crashed into a fire hydrant at SE 122nd Avenue and Highway 212 in Clackamas. Scoopnest. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. All rights reserved. Then, she heard the first round of gunshots. Immediately after the stop it is alleged that one of the vehicles occupants, who was armed, opened fire on police. 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A Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy shot and killed a person during a traffic stop in Happy Valley early Monday morning. RELATED: What we know after Moscow Police gave their first update on the 4 University of Idaho students murdered near campus. 2:20. In light of namesakes racist history, Portland Audubon searches for new name, Body of skier killed in avalanche in Central Oregon recovered, Snow in Portland on Saturday? The release did not provide additional information about his condition. According to CCSO, deputies attempted to stop a white Ford Ranger pick-up truck by turning on the lights and sirens of their patrol cars. We won't share it with anyone else. The shooting investigation is being led by the Clackamas County Interagency Crimes Team, as well as the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. A suspect died after an attempted traffic stop led to a pursuit and officer-involved shooting early Saturday morning in Milwaukie, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office said. The occupants of the vehicle, 29-year-old Brandon Gilpin and 34-year-old Felisha Cunningham, allegedly fired at the officers, who then shot back. The young man killed in the shootout, Phymor Tenry, is from Gresham. Damon attended car shows and went on adventures with friends. The investigation is ongoing and being led by the Clackamas Interagency Major Crimes Team and the Clackamas County District Attorneys Office. The review board released him from its custody. One day at a time. ", "So if you go by the person, it's up and down and changing all the time. Clackamas County grand jury finds shooting by 3 deputies 'justified and lawful' . Invalid password or account does not exist. A few years ago, the family moved to a new location in Oregon City. The incident occurred at the intersection of Southwest Wilsonville Road and Southwest town Center Loop East. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Man dies after workplace disturbance in Clackamas County, Another close call with lowland snow Saturday morning, but most of us see nothing once again, Deputies investigating deadly crash in Salem, Proud Boy Tiny Toese guilty of assault, riot after 2021 street fight, 1 injured in shooting near downtown Portland, 1983 murder case of Washington Co. woman closed after 40 years, Suspect arrested in death of well-known Longview restaurant owner. Detectives from the Oregon State Police and Milwaukie Police Department are leading the Major Crimes Teams investigation with assistance from Lake Oswego, Canby, Milwaukie, and Tualatin Police detectives. At least one of the stolen vehicles occupants was armed, and an exchange of gunfire took place. RELATED: 3 dead, including suspect, in double homicide in Washington County. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Damon and Tammy Coates with their grandkids for the holidays. Just prior to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, Deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriffs Office were involved in a deadly physical force incident after an armed suspect opened fire on deputies during an attempt to stop a stolen motor vehicle in the City of Wilsonville. 5, 2022 at 3:14 PM PDT. He was sentenced to 20 years under the supervision of Oregon's Psychiatric Security Review Board. A grand jury found the actions of the officers involved in a shooting outside the Wilsonville police station on Feb. 14 to be justified and lawful, according to a press release from Clackamas County District Attorney John Wentworth. Him to not have you know, I think he has a child or two, not that unhealthy generation you know? After everything they've been through, Tammy isn't sure what to expect from the future. Deputies returned fire and both occupants of the car were struck. His last known address was in Linn County. No officers were shot, but Cunningham and Gilpin were both hospitalized for their injuries. Metro has created a new natural area with the acquisition of 92.38 acres of largely undeveloped land in the Upper Holcomb Creek area of unincorporated Clackamas County. He spent years in a number of settings, including the Oregon State Hospital, receiving treatment for his mental illness. Deputy Scott McBride, Clackamas County Sheriffs Office, 17 years of service. Grand jury rules that Valentines Day shooting was justified and lawful. English. Portugues. Damon Coates before he was shot and partially paralyzed on Jan. 9, 2003. Copyright 2022 KPTV-KPDX. Nearly 57 million Americans work for an employer that does not offer retirement savings forcing older people to keep working because they cant afford to quit. Create a password that only you will remember. Marshals in connection to an East Multnomah County fatal shooting last summer. According to local media, the horse was later safely removed by security. Copyright 2022 KPTV-KPDX. Once they arrived, they found an injured man who died a short time later, despite their attempts to save him. "(He's) pretty good at keepin' upbeat and he's always wanting to get out of bed, and then wanting to get back in bed," Tammy said, laughing. Franais. The county was named after the Native Americans living in the area, the Clackamas Indians, who are part of the Chinookan people. On Tuesday, Pat Dooris visited the Coates home to talk with Damon's wife, Tammy, to see how they are holding up all these years later. But the loneliness set in pretty heavy and the agitation on his end and of course, because you're frustrated you can't talk, you can't get your point across. All rights reserved. Felisha Cunningham has been released from the hospital and is being arraigned in the Clackamas County Circuit Court on Feb. 21 on two counts of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. They were reportedly approached by a male suspect who displayed a firearm and stole a PGE vehicle at gunpoint. Video and photos from the scene showed several bullet holes in the windshield and several windows were blown out of the sedan. Deputies said at least one of the people inside the car was armed. You all good with Nick and the people involved?". It's in his eyes: 'Can I get into bed?'". Brandon Gilpin remains in the hospital. He was the public information officer for the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, so Dooris had interviewed him many times prior. Detectives and investigators from Lake Oswego Police, Tualatin Police, Oregon State Police, West Linn Police, Canby Police, District Attorney Investigations Unit, and Milwaukie Police are conducting the investigation with assistance from the Rainier Police Department and the Portland Police Bureau. Teixeira is now free to go where he wants and do what he wants. You can't get to where you want to be, you need to be, even bathroom needs. That man was taken by Life Flight to a nearby hospital, where he remains in unknown condition. Twenty years ago Monday, Clackamas County deputy Damon Coates was shot in the face and paralyzed by a teenager in the midst of a mental health crisis. UPDATE: Deputy Involved Shooting Investigation Continues. A Clackamas County grand jury found the actions of deputies who shot and wounded two people in Wilsonville last month were "justified and lawful," the district attorney announced Wednesday. A Clackamas County grand jury found the actions of deputies who shot and wounded two people in . Preliminary investigation revealed that on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 10:05p.m., Clackamas County Sheriff's office (CCSO) responded to a call of an unwanted person at 18000 block of Southeast Addie Street in unincorporated Clackamas County. Deputy Chris OConnor, Clackamas County Sheriffs Office, 16 years of service. Jan. 27, 2022 Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy . ", Tulsi Gabbard: "I am no longer a Democrat because I could not in good conscience remain in a party that's under the complete control of an elitist cabal of warmongers, led by the queen herself, Hillary Clinton, and embodied by President Joe Biden. He threw himself into rehab, doing his level best to walk and move, at least somewhat. In 2011, Damon suffered from seizures, and doctors said he'd be lucky to live another year. They married about 39 years ago. March 21, 2021 (CCSO) PORTLAND, Ore. Two people were shot and killed at an apartment complex in an unincorporated part of Clackamas County near Happy Valley late Saturday night, according to . Both were in critical condition, the sheriff's office said. But yes, his life changed too. The Sheriffs Department is still actively investigating the incident. After the shooting, eight police patrol cars from Canby, Wilsonville and the Clackamas County Sheriff . ON IOWA "We held hands and we prayed over his life and it was miraculous, even the people there were in tears. Do I do it everyday? It's a possibility, 'I havent been able to stop': More potent, addictive form of meth impacts Portlands homeless population, Multnomah County's new sheriff plans to tackle gun violence and homelessness, Oregon's process for forced mental health treatment could eventually see changes. Tammy said that they work daily to find peace. (KATU). A little difficult," Tammy said. The video is too graphic to post in full, but seconds after the second round of gunshots, a man was seen opening the door and crawling out, wounded and in pain. She tries to stay positive, but she says that the grueling weight of the reality of their life gets more difficult to carry as the years go by. I cant speak for you," she added, addressing Damon. She said she saw the gold-colored sedan being chased by three other law enforcement cars. (Screenshot of video provided by Leanna Gray) Twenty years ago on Monday, the former Clackamas County Sheriff's deputy was shot in the face by a 15-year-old who struggled with drugs and mental illness. "I just pray that things happen organically and that I won't have to choose different things. Example video title will go here for this video. HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. A Clackamas County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) deputy shot and killed a person during a traffic stop in Happy Valley early Monday . ", "But I'm starting to feel my strength come back and a new vision for him either being healed or him goin' home with the Lord, or whatever. "I mean just aches and pains, but we've stopped therapy and we did things a little bit differently. A marked patrol car equipped with an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system automatically notified the deputy of a 2006 Lincoln Town Car reported stolen by the Rainer Police Department driving in the City of Wilsonville and occupied by a man and a woman. There's laughter, but it comes in spite of the pain. "We are speculating he may have actually been carrying the gun, accidentally fired the weapon, possibly hit the floor and then the victims," Coates can be heard saying in archived KGW video. Skip Navigation Share on Facebook They also shared a photo of Damon from before one of a strapping young man with a handlebar mustache and long curly hair. Some thought he'd die in the days, weeks, months and years that followed. Deputies found the man they believe is responsible for the other mans death not far from the original scene, also seriously injured. Another officer shot Teixeira. According to the district attorney, on Feb. 14, officers attempted to stop a tan 2006 Lincoln Town Car which they suspected had been stolen. No deputies were injured by the gunfire but at least one patrol vehicle was struck. One of those calls brought him to the home of Nick Teixeira's mother on Jan. 9, 2003. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 375,992, making it Oregon's third-most populous county. Wake up and focus on what I'm blessed with and thankful for (it) helps me. Share. In eight games with the Blazers, Reddish is averaging 14.1 points per game while shooting a career-best 47.7% from the field. "We got in a circle which they never let you do in a circle with the family and him," Tammy recalled. The property has a small barn that's since been converted into Damon's home. She periodically addressed Damon in his chair nearby, including him in the conversation. In accordance with standard protocol, the investigation is being led by the Clackamas County Interagency Major Crimes Team in collaboration with the Clackamas County District Attorneys Office.