Oregon Man Arrested After Allegedly Shooting at Tree Workers in Clackamas County
Erik Gordon Shunn, 53, was arrested in Clackamas County, Oregon, after allegedly firing approximately 20 rounds at tree workers near his home on Saturday afternoon. Deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a neighbor shooting at workers on South Rocky Bluff Lane. Witnesses informed authorities that Shunn owned multiple firearms. Upon arrival, deputies surrounded Shunn’s residence, called for tactical police unit support, and deployed drones. First responders evacuated the area and ensured the safety of neighbors and tree workers; no injuries were reported among the workers or neighbors. During a brief standoff, Shunn was observed using a tractor to knock down trees in his driveway, creating what deputies described as a barricade. He also allegedly fired several gunshots at the sheriff’s office drones. The standoff concluded before 3:45 p.m. when deputies took Shunn into custody. He received treatment at the scene before being transported to a hospital for evaluation. His ...