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Deputies: Man shoots at workers cutting down trees near his home
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Witnesses reported hearing about 20 rounds fired. : A 53-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly firing shots at workers.
From Clackamas County, Ore.: A 53-year-old man was taken into custody after allegedly firing shots at workers. Authorities received a report of a neighbor shooting at people cutting down trees. The suspect, Erik Gordon Shunn, was said to own multiple guns.
Witnesses reported hearing about 20 rounds fired. Deputies responded quickly, surrounding the suspect's home and calling for backup. Drones were used to locate the suspect, who was found in his driveway.
The area was evacuated as a precaution, and neighboring residents and tree workers were checked on. Fortunately, no one was hurt. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The events unfolded on a Saturday afternoon, involving a significant response from law enforcement.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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