01/09/2021 - Officer Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting •
Tigard Police Department
Media Release
• ' 13125 SW Hall Boulevard I Tigard, Oregon 97223 www.tigard-or.gov/police
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE I January 9,2021
Contact:
Kelsey Anderson,Public Information Officer
Tigard Police Department
Cell: 971-708-2921
Email: Kelsey.Anderson@tigard-or.gov
Officer Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting
Now that interviews with the Washington County Major Crimes Team have been conducted,we can
identify our officer from Wednesday's officer-involved shooting.
Ofc. Gabriel Maldonado,a 14-year veteran of the Tigard Police Department,is the officer who fired
his weapon (DPSST #47256). He was immediately placed on paid critical incident leave pending the
outcome of the investigation,which is standard protocol.
In addition, four other officers (including a negotiator) and a sergeant were on scene. As witnesses,
they were immediately placed on critical incident leave,which is standard protocol. They have also
been interviewed by the Washington County Major Crimes Team, and have been cleared to return
to work. All are long-time veterans of the Tigard Police Department, ranging from 10-13 years of
service.
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