Hit-and-run driver fires gun at another motorist, Newport OR
WeaponsA red-gray Chevy truck with a camper was involved in a hit-and-run crash on Highway 20 near Outpost 16. The driver exited and fired a gun at another driver. The victim returned fire and may have injured the suspect. The suspect fled eastbound on Highway 20. The suspect is described as a skinny white male with red-brown hair wearing a green jacket over a black shirt.
Audio|Source: Benton County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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1350 This match two city and county in its pericopy ATL[1] vehicle hit and run with shots fired out of
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possibly Newport correction out of Toledo Eastbound Highway 20 from Outpost 16 break
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This has a continuing ATL[1] vehicle hit run out of Toledo.
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Eastbound Highway 20 from all post 16.
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Sussex vehicle was a red-gray, Chevy truck with a camper.
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Involved in a crash, driver got out and shot at the other driver,
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then left eastbound. It appeared to be a 9-millimeter handgun.
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They are not in pursuit passing Mountpost 18.
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Call from 547, Disachray 13 to 21.
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811, did they know the location because CASA Follum or a witness is?
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We're still trying to get additional information.
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We're still working on it.
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Hello, Copeland.
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1352.
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422. You can attach me to that call from Falunus.
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1352
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437-121 warning headed west as well
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1352
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3 minutes superaction
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1432 boards on healthy and rapid quo
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414 will be in about to their information.
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Okay.
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For all units responding to the ATO vehicle, suspect males is a white male, skinny-billed, red-brown hair,
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green jacket over a black shirt.
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They're saying the victim did also return fire and possibly hit the suspect so he could have a chance of you.
Police codes explained
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ATL: Attempt To Locate
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Location mentioned:
Newport, OR
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