Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Milton-Freewater
By Dan Thesman on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
MILTON-FREEWATER – (News release from Oregon State Police) 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.
Any future news releases will come from the Oregon State Police or the Umatilla County District Attorney’s Office. No additional releases are planned at this time.
Original post:
MILTON-FREEWATER – A Milton-Freewater police officer was involved in a shooting that took place in the parking lot of Gib Olinger Elementary School, 1101 South Mill Street, at 7:03 p.m. Tuesday. Chief Joe Shurtz said the incident was not related to any school activities.
At this time, the officer-involved shooting as been turned over to the Oregon State Police for investigation.
The Milton-Freewater School District said the incident did not involve any students or staff.
This is a developing story and we will update this story as more details are released.
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