Details emerge in Happy Valley hostage situation that ended with man shot, killed

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — Following a hostage situation that ended with a man being shot and killed by law enforcement Tuesday, officials are sharing more about what happened.

According to the Clackamas County District Attorney, on April 29, deputies from the Sheriff’s Office were sent to a Happy Valley home for a domestic dispute. When they arrived, they say they learned 45-year-old Andrew Song was inside the home, holding his wife and two young children hostage with a large knife while threatening to kill them.

Deputies also said they learned that parts of the home were doused with gasoline, which could be smelled outside, and fire & rescue units were placed on standby.

Personnel from the Clackamas County Crisis Negotiation Team, the SWAT team, the Washington County Crisis Negotiation Unit and the Tactical Negotiation Team all worked to deescalate the situation however officers said that after several hours it became clear that Song was not willing to negotiate and he became more threatening and violent towards his wife and children.

During negotiations, Song was seen holding a large knife and attempting to light a lighter authorities said.

Due to the severity of the situation, including Song’s actions and the threat to the victims, authorities said that units had to make entry into the home.

When units got inside, they said they found Song still armed and he was shot and killed.

The children and Song’s wife were rescued without injury, officials said.

Inside the home, investigators said they found gasoline poured inside the house and also discovered an improvised incendiary device.

Two officers, Detective Jesse Unck with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office and Officer Charles Wujcik with the Beaverton Police Department were involved in the shooting. Both have been put on standard leave while the case is under investigation.

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