2 deputies injured in shooting in Clackamas County; 2 suspects in custody

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - Two Clackamas County deputies are recovering from gunshot wounds suffered as they were responding to a burglary call Friday morning.

The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to the call just after 7 a.m. and an officer-involved shooting occurred near Southeast Johnson Creek Boulevard and Southeast Bell Avenue.

Press conference from OHSU with an update on deputies’ conditions:

According to a Friday afternoon release, the deputies found two men at the scene and while attempting to arrest them, one suspect drew a pistol and began firing. Both deputies were hit and one returned fire, however, neither suspect was hit. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff Angela Brandenburg, one deputy was struck in the arm and the other deputy was stuck in their ballistic vest and abdomen.

“I am grateful beyond words that I can stand before you today and say one of our deputies has already been released from the hospital and the other is expected to be released later today,” Brandenburg said Friday afternoon.

Both suspects, identified as 32-year-old Tyler J. Scott of Portland and 46-year-old Joseph R. Shaffer of Portland, were taken into custody by additional responding deputies minutes later.

Scott and Shaffer are currently lodged in Clackamas County Jail and are expected to be charged and arraigned Monday.

A woman who lives in the area says her home was hit in the crossfire.

Kaylee Middleton says she heard two loud bangs. Then she realized her 11-year-old son was sleeping near a window that had been shattered by bullets which narrowly missed him.

She says, “I hope the deputies are okay I really do that’s really sad – Portland needs help. I mean my son could have got shot this morning in crossfire – an innocent 11-year-old child – we just need help we really do.”

Both injured deputies were taken to OHSU for treatment. They are expected to live, Clackamas County District Attorney confirms.

Southeast Johnson Creek Boulevard is shut down at Southeast Bell Avenue at this time. People are being asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

No other details about the investigation have been released at this time.

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