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Police Shooting Near Oakridge

There is no confirmation on the identity of the subject at this point.

(OAKRIDGE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police say tonight, September 18, 2010 at approximately 9:30 p.m. an Oregon State Police trooper was involved in an officer-involved shooting with a male subject.

According to information from OSP's Gregg Hastings, the shooting happened in the area of Fish Hatchery Road and Salmon Creek Road just east of Oakridge. "The trooper was not injured and medical care is being provided to the subject shot by the trooper," Hastings said.

Four Perish in Crash After SUV Flies From Embankment Near Oakridge (PHOTOS)

Police say the vehicle traveled across the westbound lane and off the north side of the highway where it became airborne as it rolled.

(OAKRIDGE, Ore.) - Oregon State Police troopers, ODOT and local emergency responders are on the scene of a Monday morning quadruple fatal traffic crash on Highway 58 about five miles east of Oakridge.

Police say the victims' names are not being released until next of kin notifications have been completed. The cause of the crash is undetermined.