Springfield Man Accused of Firing Rifle at Police After Domestic Assault Call
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A 38-year-old Springfield man, Zachery Greer, has been charged with attempted murder after shooting at police officers on Friday night. He is lodged at Lane County Jail.
The incident occurred at 10.30 p.m. when police received a report of an assault on a family member by a man armed with a gun.
The assailant allegedly fired a shot before leaving the residence in the 600 block of Janus Street, a subdivision near West Centennial Boulevard and Pioneer Parkway.
Police officers located Greer next to the Willamette River, near West D Street and Rainbow Drive.
He allegedly refused to adhere to police instructions and fired a rifle at the officers, who returned fire.
No one was injured in the exchange.
- June 19, 10:30 p.m. : Police respond to a Janus Street assault report.
- En route : Officers receive reports that a shot was fired.
- Near Willamette River : Officers locate Greer.
- River area : Gunfire is exchanged, with no injuries reported.
- Afterward : Greer is arrested and lodged at Lane County Jail.
Greer is facing charges of attempted murder, assault, the unlawful use of a weapon, and menacing.
As this is an officer-involved shooting, the incident is under investigation by the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.