Man Who Pointed Shotgun at Eugene Officer and Diners Sentenced to 18 Months

EUGENE, Ore. — A gun-toting Tyler James Johnson, who pointed a loaded short-barreled shotgun at a Eugene police officer and people sitting outdoors at a roadside eatery, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.

The incident occurred on November 12, 2025, on North Polk Street, when an Eugene police officer shot at Johnson for threatening him and other individuals with a 12-gauge shotgun.

After repeatedly refusing to drop his weapon, Officer Will Stutesman opened fire.

The police found a live round in the chamber after arresting Johnson.

Eugene Police Officer Was Cleared of Criminal Liability

An officer-involved investigation was conducted by the Lane County Interagency Deadly Force Investigation Team, and Office Stutesman was cleared of criminal liability on December 19, 2025.

Investigators concluded that the Eugene policeman’s decision to open fire was reasonable, as Johnson had failed to surrender his weapon, instead pointing the loaded shotgun at the officer and customers eating outside at Oakshire Brewing.

Johnson was also sentenced to three years’ supervised release after he was found guilty of the unlawful use of a weapon and menacing.