Officer Involved Shooting in Linn County Under Investigation
The shooting took place at the Jackson's Chevron station on Highway 34 in Linn County on Thursday following a vehicle pursuit.
(ALBANY, Ore. ) — The Linn County Major Crime Team, in conjunction with the Linn County District Attorney's Office, is investigating an officer involved shooting by a Springfield Police Officer.
The shooting took place at the Jackson's Chevron station located at 33157 Highway 34 in Linn County on Thursday, August 28 at about 1:30 a.m. following a vehicle pursuit.
Springfield Police pursued a stolen 2000 Suzuki Vitara northbound on I-5 from Springfield. The Oregon State Police and Linn County Sheriff's Office assisted in the pursuit during which spike strips and P.I.T. were used.
The vehicle exited I-5 and headed west on Highway 34 before it stopped at the entrance to the Chevron station. The driver, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, ran towards the store entrance. The driver was shot after she pointed what appeared to be a handgun at officers. A replica of a 1911 semi-automatic handgun was recovered at the scene. Store surveillance video is aiding in the investigation.
The driver, identified as 44-year-old Springfield resident Amanda Lynn Gatewood was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis in critical condition.
The Linn County Major Crime Team is comprised of members of the Linn County Sheriff's Office, Albany Police Department, Lebanon Police Department, Sweet Home Police Department and the Oregon State Police.
Source: Albany Police Department
