On Tuesday, April 20th, a police officer in Eastern Oregon was fatally shot while responding to a call. The officer, identified as 26-year-old Jeremy Brown, was a member of the Pendleton Police Department and had been with the department for just over three years. The shooting occurred in the city of Hermiston, which is located in Umatilla County.
According to reports, Officer Brown was responding to a call about a disturbance at a home in Hermiston when he was shot. The suspect fled the scene and a search is currently underway to locate him. The suspect has been identified as 30-year-old Jaime Lee Jimenez, who is considered armed and dangerous.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the community and has left many residents feeling uneasy. It is a tragic reminder of the dangers that police officers face every day while on the job. Officer Brown was a beloved member of the community and his loss is being felt deeply by his fellow officers and the residents of Pendleton.
The search for the suspect is ongoing and law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has set up a tip line for anyone who may have information about the shooting or the suspect.
In response to the shooting, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued a statement expressing her condolences to Officer Brown’s family and calling for an end to the violence. “My heart goes out to Officer Brown’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time,” she said. “We must come together as a community to support one another and work towards ending the senseless violence that has taken too many lives.”
The shooting of Officer Brown is a tragic reminder of the risks that police officers face every day while on the job. It is also a reminder of the importance of supporting our law enforcement officials and working together to keep our communities safe. As the search for the suspect continues, we must keep Officer Brown’s family and colleagues in our thoughts and prayers.
