OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING

Lane Co. Sheriff's Office

On 09/06/21 shortly prior to 10:00pm the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a physical dispute in the 37000 blk of Camp Creek Rd.  Family members called and requested assistance after 59 year old Robert Gutierrez physically struck another family member.  Gutierrez was reported to have retrieved a gun and had fired the gun prior to deputies arriving on scene.  Other residents of the property felt they were unable to leave safely.        

Prior to deputies arriving at the location, a deputy made phone contact with at least one of the family members and developed probable cause that Gutierrez had committed crimes including Menacing, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Physical Harassment.  

The initial investigation indicates that once on scene, deputies attempted to establish verbal contact with Gutierrez and de-escalate the situation; however he responded with profanity, and pointed a firearm at them.  One deputy fired rounds, striking Gutierrez.  Despite deputies immediately administering life saving measures, Gutierrez did not survive his injuries.  

No deputies were physically injured during the incident. The deputy involved in the shooting has been placed on paid administrative leave as is standard protocol in deadly force incidents.  The Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team responded and is investigating the incident.  This team is comprised of investigators from numerous outside agencies and overseen by the Lane County District Attorney’s Office.  

The Lane County District Attorney’s Office will release additional details as they become available.