Suspect Shot after Breaking into Home Near Molalla
When detectives arrived on scene their investigation revealed the residence had been unoccupied since the death of a family member over a year ago, and had been burglarized several times in the preceding weeks.
(MOLALLA, Ore. ) — Clackamas County Sheriff’s Detectives are still investigating an early morning burglary and shooting on Short Fellows Road outside the city of Molalla.
Deputies were called out Saturday morning around 2:00 a.m., to the report of an interrupted burglary and shooting.
When detectives arrived on scene their investigation revealed the residence had been unoccupied since the death of a family member over a year ago, and had been burglarized several times in the preceding weeks.
A family member of the decedent, as well as other family members, had taken it upon themselves to infrequently stay at the property in an attempt to deter more burglaries and thefts.
On Saturday, the deceased family member's son was staying in the house. He was awakened in the early morning hours by the sound of the suspect forcing his way in the front door.
The victim fired a single shot from a shotgun, which struck the suspect in the head and neck.
The suspect, 23-year-old Konstantin Kutsov of Beavercreek, was transported to OHSU with a survivable gunshot wound.
Kutson's accomplice, 20-year-old Rebecca Picken of Molalla, was arrested on drug possession and distribution charges, and lodged in the Clackamas County Jail.
