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Oregon State Police investigating officer involved shooting in Umatilla County
On Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at 6:38 p.m., Milton-Freewater dispatch received a call from local residence of a man who had entered their house. The reporting party stated the man had been hanging around the area for several days and was possibly homeless and had mental health issues. Milton-Freewater dispatch believed this person was the same person they had been receiving complaints about hanging around Gib Olinger Elementary School the past several days.
Milton-Freewater police responded to the area at 6:53 p.m. The officer identified the suspect as Daniel Soto Madrigal (30) and trespassed him from the location. Soto Madrigal had an active felony warrant for his arrest and the officer attempted to take him into custody. The suspect resisted arrest and a use of force incident unfolded which culminated in the arresting officer discharging his firearm.
Soto Madrigal was arrested and transported to an area hospital where he was treated for a gunshot wound. His condition is described as stable at this time.
The involved officer received medical treatment for minor injuries and has been placed on administrative leave pursuant to SB 111 protocols.
The Umatilla County Major Crime Team was activated and members from the Oregon State Police, Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, and the Umatilla County District Attorney responded to the scene to investigate the incident.
