Father of Kevin E. Peterson Jr. confirms to OregonLive.com that his son was the victim of the shooting
HAZEL DELL — Highway 99 was shut down until early Friday morning following an officer-involved shooting Thursday afternoon near the US Bank location near NE 68th Ave.
Clark County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a “contact suspect” call just before 6 p.m. when the shooting occured.
Numerous witnesses on social media said the person who had been shot was dead, but CCSO has not officially released any details on the victim’s condition, identity, or what led up to the shooting. On Friday, OregonLive.com reported that the father of 21-year-old Kevin E. Peterson Jr. was the victim of the shooting.
According to the CCSO news release, the investigation is being handled by the Independent Investigative Team (IIT), headed up by the Camas Police Department, which will be in charge of releasing any further details.
As rumors of the victim’s identity and race spread on social media, approximately 30 protesters arrived on the scene shortly after midnight, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting reporter Sergio Olmos, who posted photos from the scene on Twitter.
Protestor “I don’t see no riot here, take off your riot gear” pic.twitter.com/Bh6tHQwpq5
— Sergio Olmos (@MrOlmos) October 30, 2020
According to OregonLive.com, the Peterson is a 2017 graduate of Union High School.
This story will be updated as new information is made available.
