SEASIDE, Ore., Feb. 6 (UPI) — A Seaside police officer was shot and killed Friday night while serving a warrant in the city’s downtown area.
The officer, 39, was shot at 9:24 p.m., allegedly by a suspect who was later shot by another officer.
The suspect was taken to a Clatsop County hospital. His current condition is unknown.
Eyewitnesses told the Daily Astorian the officer attempted to use a Taser on the suspect. The officer was shot at least three times.
Authorities say the county’s major crimes team is now investigating the incident.
