Intruder Dies After Confrontation With Oregon Homeowner During Attempted Break-In
Bend Police detectives are investigating the death of an intruder following a confrontation with the resident during an attempted break-in at a property on NW Braid Drive.
Tidings Insight
Oregon law allows deadly physical force only in limited situations, including when a person reasonably believes someone is committing a burglary in a dwelling.
The incident occurred shortly before midnight last Thursday. When police responded to the scene on the 3500 block, they were informed that the resident had confronted the intruder, and a struggle ensued. The intruder then fled the scene on foot.
Tidings Timeline
- March 12, 11:45 p.m. : Resident reports attempted break in on NW Braid Drive
- Officers arrive : Resident says struggle happened and intruder ran
- Soon after : Resident taken for treatment with non life threatening injuries
- Area search : Officers find intruder on nearby golf course
- Then : Detectives take over the death investigation
The resident was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a hospital, but the intruder suffered severe injuries and succumbed.
He was found by the police at a nearby golf course, where emergency medical care was provided but failed to save his life.