PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say a Vancouver man has been identified as the suspect police shot and wounded earlier this month after they say he fled a traffic stop.
The Portland Police Bureau says 29-year-old Jason Leo Hansen remained in a Portland hospital Thursday and that he’ll be booked into jail when released.
Police say on Oct. 19 a Clackamas County Sheriff’s office deputy tried to stop Hansen in a stolen vehicle in Happy Valley but he fled.
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Police say a chase ensued but that Hansen crashed the car and ran.
At some point during a search, police say an officer and a deputy encountered Hansen and shots were fired.
Hansen was taken to the hospital.
During the incident, police say a Clackamas County Sheriff’s dog bit Portland Police Officer Kameron Fender.
Fender was treated at a Portland hospital and released.
An investigation is ongoing.
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