Investigators made a public appeal for help finding a man suspected of shooting a young buck deer with a handgun at the Reedsport Public Boat Launch early Friday morning. Oregon State Police responded at 4:30 a.m. June 17, 2022, to a report of a buck shot dead in the boat launch parking lot. Investigators believe the shooting happened around 3 a.m.{ } "The city was extra busy at this time, as a chainsaw carving competition and a rock and gem show were occurring over the weekend," according to state police. "Several people were camped nearby in campers and trailers." State police Tuesday said they "are seeking public assistance identifying the subject in the attached pictures who is suspected to have shot the young buck and left it to waste." State Police ask anyone with information about the case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov in reference to case number SP22-147967 (OSP)
REEDSPORT, Ore. - Investigators made a public appeal for help finding a man suspected of shooting a young buck deer with a handgun at the Reedsport Public Boat Launch early Friday morning.
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Oregon State Police responded at 4:30 a.m. June 17, 2022, to a report of a buck shot dead in the boat launch parking lot.
Investigators believe the shooting happened around 3 a.m.
"The city was extra busy at this time, as a chainsaw carving competition and a rock and gem show were occurring over the weekend," according to state police. "Several people were camped nearby in campers and trailers."
State police Tuesday said they "are seeking public assistance identifying the subject in the attached pictures who is suspected to have shot the young buck and left it to waste."
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State Police ask anyone with information about the case to call the Oregon State Police Tip-line at 1-800-452-7888, *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov in reference to case number SP22-147967
