A suspect involved in an armed and dangerous incident in east Bend, Oregon prompted thousands of residents to receive “shelter in place” alerts on Wednesday night. The suspect, wanted for attempted murder, assault, and kidnapping, was found deceased after a search conducted by Bend Police and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
The search area included parts of east Bend, with authorities focusing their efforts around Big Sky Park and Buckingham Elementary School. Deschutes Alert messages were sent to residents in the area, urging them to stay indoors and report any suspicious activity.
The suspect, described as a 6-foot-3 white male, was last seen wearing a dark-colored shirt and blue or gray pants with white paint on his face and body. Despite the heavy law enforcement presence in the area, residents were advised to remain vigilant until the suspect was found.
Witnesses at Buckingham Elementary School reported seeing the suspect exhibiting strange behavior, including drinking pills and leaving behind a backpack and pills. Law enforcement officers quickly responded to the scene, ensuring the safety of the community and confirming that the suspect was no longer a threat.
St. Charles Bend hospital was placed in lockout status during the incident, but the lockdown was lifted shortly after the suspect was located. Further details about the incident were expected to be released the following day.
Overall, the prompt action taken by law enforcement and the cooperation of the community led to a swift resolution of the situation, ensuring the safety of residents in east Bend.