The Lane County DA’s office is declining to identify a man shot by Eugene Police yesterday.
In an email sent to KLCC, the DA said there are two criminal investigations pending: one involves allegations of domestic violence by the suspect, the other is on the use of force by police.
Drawing conclusions or releasing information before such investigations are complete are – in their words – “reckless.”
The DA’s office adds that they do not release names of suspects prior to an arrest or determination of charges.
The EPD has previously stated the man violated a restraining order and prompted a 911 call when he entered an apartment complex in the Whiteaker area Monday. The domestic violence suspect reportedly advanced on police with a knife, and was shot twice. His condition remains unknown.
A small vigil was held Monday night at the incident site. People lit candles, while some called for defunding the police.
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