ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING SENDS SEVEN-YEAR-OLD TO HOSPITAL

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office

On January 28^th, 2024, at approximately 2:30 pm, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of an apparent gunshot wound. Initial reports detailed a 7-year-old male was accidentally shot while a family member was manipulating a handgun.

During the course of the investigation, it was learned Roy Ipock was manipulating a handgun in the living room of his residence. His 7-year-old son was in the room as well when the firearm discharged a round striking him in the area of his armpit. The 7-year-old was transported to St. Charles Bend, and eventually to a Portland area hospital where he is currently in stable condition.

Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Detectives assisted with the investigation, interviewing all subjects present, applying for and being granted a search warrant for the residence, collecting evidence related to the investigation.

Roy Ipock cooperated with the investigation and was issued a citation in lieu of custody for the mentioned crimes.

Charges: Assault in the Third Degree, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Negligent Wounding

This investigation is on-going, further details may be released when they become available.

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