Oregon State Police bias crime investigation culminates in an officer involved shooting. The investigation was focused on an incident that occurred on June 11 at the intersection of Highway 101 and Siletz Highway (Hwy. 229). Oregon State Police had developed probable cause to arrest Daniel Edward Noonan (49) for various bias crimes and were seeking to arrest him when the use of force occurred.
On Wednesday, June 17, at 3:51 p.m., Oregon State Police and Newport Police Department responded to 1545 Siletz Highway (Hwy. 229) to arrest Noonan. Within moments of their arrival, Officers contacted a male who immediately engaged them in gunfire. Officers responded with deadly physical force.
Noonan was critically injured during the exchange and received emergency medical care. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he was declared deceased.
No law enforcement personnel or community members were injured during the incident.
Officers who discharged their firearms have been placed on administrative leave in compliance with agency policies and Senate Bill 111 protocols.
The Lincoln County Major Crimes Team, led by the Lincoln City Police Department, responded to investigate the incident in coordination with the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office. No further information will be released at this time
