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Tualatin Shooting Leaves Two Dead & Two Injured

It's been a long day in Tualatin, where a fatal shooting shattered lives Tuesday.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Yesterday afternoon, Tualatin experienced a tragic event where two people were killed and two others were injured.

As officers responded to the scene, it became clear that other bystanders could have been killed or injured had it not been for the quick reactions of bystanders to seek safety and shelter.

Two Dead in Wake of Tualatin Oregon Shooting

A male suspect armed with a rifle fired multiple shots, and died of what appears to be a self inflicted gun shot wound.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Police and surrounding police agencies responded to reports of an armed subject who fired shots at a Tualatin business at 11:48 a.m. The business is located in a strip mall at the intersection of SW Martinazzi Avenue and SW Warm Springs Street.

Tualatin Police Spokesperson Jennifer Massey says officers quickly secured the scene. Police quickly confirmed at least one deceased person initially, and were able to advise that the area was safe and the suspect is no longer at large.

Oak Hills Home Severely Damaged by Fire

Fire investigators remained on scene and the are no damage estimates at the time of this report.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to a house fire at 15094 NW Oakmont Loop in Washington County Tuesday night at 7:35 p.m.

A spokesman says the first engine from Oak Hills Fire Station 68 arrived in 4 minutes and found the single family residence fully involved with fire from all sides.

Police Say Man Stabbed Wife in Head During Domestic Argument

The victim was transported by ambulance to OHSU Trauma Center in serious condition.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Tualatin Police responded to a report of a domestic argument and stabbing at an apartment in the 6700 block of SW Childs Road, in Tualatin today at 2:25 p.m. Neighbors reported hearing a male and female verbally arguing.

"Tualatin Police arrived and knocked on the front door of the apartment. Upon observing the police officers through the window located next to the front door, the male suspect ran to the back of the apartment and stabbed the victim one time in the head with a knife."

Mom Reportedly Hires Hitmen to Seek Revenge on Ex-Boyfriend

Dirty deeds done dirt cheap? This one may probably be more costly in prison terms.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - Officers with Tualatin Police arrested 20-year old Olivia Jocelyn Bunn during the early morning hours of June 25th 2009, for Stalking and Solicitation to Commit Burglary, Assault and Robbery.

Tualatin Police say they learned from an anonymous source on June 24th 2009, that Ms. Bunn "ordered a hit" on her ex-boyfriend and father of her two month old baby.

Affordable Housing Agency Closes its Doors Another Door Opens? (AUDIO)

It is hoped that the closure will open the door to serious discussion of more stable funding for affordable housing agencies in the state.

(BEAVERTON, Ore. ONS) - One door closes but there's hope another one will open. Tualatin Valley Housing Partners is closing its doors after 15 years of helping Oregon families find quality housing they can afford.

The housing market bust, along with dried-up donations and rising unemployment, are being blamed for the demise of the nonprofit affordable housing agency.

Single Car Crash Turns Fatal

The Tualatin Police Department encourages all drivers to remain safe at all times, drive sober, and obey the speed limits.

(TUALATIN, Ore.) - One person died in a single car crash last night in Tualatin. Police officers responded to a single car crash on SW Grahams Ferry Road at SW Sitka Court, in Tualatin at 10:43 p.m.

The vehicle was occupied by the driver, identified as 19-year old Jose Manuel Hernandez Bailon, and the passenger, identified as 19-year old Michael Figueroa. "The vehicle, a red 1994 Honda Accord, appeared to have been traveling north on SW Grahams Ferry Road at a high rate of speed," Jennifer Massey with Tualatin Police said.

Oregon Fire Awards Recognize Selfless and Courageous Dedication

People who live at the edge of the blade: Oregon's firefighters and emergency service teams, along with a few civilians including a TV news crew from Portland, are recognized for their extraordinary efforts.

(CANBY, Ore.) - Citizens of Oregon enjoy an enviable sense of security with the fire agencies listed below. They were recognized this weekend at an honorary awards ceremony.

The list of award recipients at this year's Oregon Meritorious Awards from the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association, also goes far beyond the services, and recognizes the help they receive from police, civilians and even a Portland, Oregon TV news crew.

Quick Response From TV&R Fire Saves Sherwood Home‏ (PHOTOS)

Fire crews battling heavy flames saved home from destruction within five minutes of arrival.

(SHERWOOD, Ore.) - A quick response by an off-duty Battalion Chief as well as career and volunteer firefighters from TVF&R, limited the damage caused by a fire at 23210 SW Cascade Place in Sherwood this afternoon.

Sherwood Fire Spokesman Walt Peck says a Battalion Chief was working at his Sherwood home when he heard the 9-1-1 operator dispatch a first alarm response at 1:30 p.m.

Citizen Leads OSP Troopers to Driver Suspected in Hit & Run Near Tualatin

The 911 caller reportedly agreed to follow the car so police could intercept it, and they caught up with the driver at Washington Square Mall.

(TUALATIN) - An Albany-area man is in custody Saturday evening on multiple charges related to a hit and run injury crash on Interstate 5 near Tualatin.

The arrest was helped by a citizen who followed the suspect to Washington Square Mall where he was contacted by troopers as he reportedly tried to get a ride out of the parking lot.