Officer Ryan Garbutt,Officer Juan Flores Obituary, Death; – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office disclosed the identities of two officers involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday night, with the information being released on Thursday.
The incident took place shortly before 8 p.m. at the Nordstrom Rack located at 9175 Southwest Cascade Avenue, where a man was shot and subsequently killed. The officers involved have been named as Officer Ryan Garbutt, who has served 20 years with the Beaverton Police Department, and Officer Juan Flores, who has been with the department for 11 months.
On the day of the incident, Officer Flores was undergoing training with Officer Garbutt, as he is in the final phase of his training program. Both officers are currently on administrative leave in accordance with departmental policy. The suspect has been identified as Jacob Bundy, a 39-year-old resident of Portland.
According to law enforcement, Bundy was observed by store employees stealing items. He exited the store just as the two Beaverton police officers were approaching. Officers attempted to apprehend Bundy, but he brandished a handgun. Following a confrontation, Bundy discharged his weapon and was subsequently shot by the officers.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have reported that both Bundy’s firearm and motorcycle were stolen. The investigation is being conducted by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
