Sandy PD Officer Injured, Multiple Fatalities in Domestic Disturbance

Why this matters: This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers and the potential for violence in domestic situations. The community is urged to support the victims, the injured officer, and their families during this difficult time.

On May 31, 2026, officers from the Sandy Police Department (SPD) and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a domestic disturbance and shooting near Ross Ave and Evans Street in Sandy, Oregon. Upon arrival, officers were met with gunfire. One SPD officer was shot multiple times and taken to the hospital, where they are expected to survive. Tragically, multiple other victims died at the scene.

Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, leading to a shelter-in-place order for residents in the immediate vicinity. The suspect was later apprehended inside a house in the area, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Chief Patrick Huskey of the Sandy Police Department acknowledged the traumatic nature of the event and asked the community to keep the victims, the injured officer, and their families in their thoughts. The investigation is ongoing, with multiple agencies involved to determine the full details of the incident.

No, the suspect is in custody, and the shelter-in-place order has been lifted.

The shooting occurred near the 39500 block of Evans Street in Sandy, Oregon.

Sandy Police Department, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office, and Gresham Police responded.

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