Officer Involved Shooting

Incident: Officer Involved Shooting
Location: 3300 Block of Gateway Street
Case Number: 25-5068
Date/Time:
July 30th, 2025 @ 2:37 PM
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Completed By: Lieutenant George Crolly

NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:
On July 30th at about 2:37 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a call of a
disorderly subject inside a business in the area of Gateway Street and Beltline Road. Upon arrival, in the
area, an officer contacted the suspect in the area of Gateway Street and Kruse Way. The suspect
brandished two knives and threatened to fight the officer and the officer called for cover. The suspect
stabbed two Springfield Police officers causing significant injuries. Oregon State Police Troopers
responded to the area to assist. The subsequent arrest of the suspect resulted in an officer involved
shooting. Despite attempts at life-saving measures, the suspect succumbed to his injuries. Both
Springfield Police officers were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries.