Stolen vehicle leads to officer-involved shooting in Douglas County

By: Miles Furuichi, kobi5.com

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore.– On Saturday evening, the Douglas County Communication Center received a call containing information regarding a possible stolen vehicle observed at Love’s Travel Stop, located at 280 Grant Smith Road. The vehicle was reported stolen to the Eugene Police Department on Thursday.

The stolen vehicle reportedly contained multiple weapons and ammunition, to include a semi-automatic rifle.

Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police responded to the area and located the vehicle as it was leaving Love’s Travel Stop.  Law enforcement attempted contact but the vehicle fled the area and a short vehicle pursuit ensued.

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