In freak accident, deputy fatally shoots off-duty officer in his own home: Report



A Washington deputy fatally shot an off-duty police officer at his home on Saturday night after the officer attempted to fight off an armed robbery suspect, Fox News reported on Monday.

What are the details?

The unnamed Clark County sheriff's deputy was responding to a call for an armed robbery at an area convenience store when the suspect was said to have fled from the scene in a stolen vehicle.

The deputy tracked the suspect, who eventually abandoned the purportedly stolen vehicle and began running from the officer to take shelter in a nearby home.

The suspect, who has not been named at the time of this report, chose the residence of 52-year-old Donald Sahota, an officer for the Vancouver Police Department.

Realizing his home was about to be invaded, Sahota armed himself and attempted to detain the suspect, but the suspect engaged him in a scuffle, which left Sahota — who had been disarmed in the fight — with several stab wounds. After the suspect took the upper hand, he reportedly rushed toward Sahota's home, where his wife was on the phone with police to report the unfolding crime.

Sahota was able to recover his weapon and began chasing after the suspect once more, but the unnamed deputy — who'd just arrived at the scene — opened fire and struck Sahota, not realizing he was the homeowner and not the suspect.

#BREAKING: @VancouverPDUSA confirmed to @fox12oregon off-duty officer, Donald Sahota was killed at his home last night. I'm working to see if this has any relation to an armed robbery that led to a chase in Clark County.pic.twitter.com/5nb9fmTyf6
— Connor McCarthy (@Connor McCarthy) 1643570307

The officer died on the front porch of his family home.

"My heart goes out to Officer Sahota’s family and friends and those of us in his VPD family as well," Vancouver Police Chief James McElvain said in a statement on the officer's death. "His death is a tragic loss, and he will be deeply missed by many."

The suspect was taken into custody without incident. Police have yet to announce charges the suspect is facing in connection with the incident.

The Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team is investigating the incident.

Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg said that Sahota was a "kind and thoughtful person."

"[S]omeone," he added, "we will always remember for his tenacious work ethic and commitment to bringing justice to victims and their families. We are grieving his loss and the entire situation. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, coworkers, and the entire Washington law enforcement community."

On Sunday, Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle issued the following statement:

Early Sunday morning we lost a member of our police community. I am heartbroken by the loss of Officer Donald Sahota. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those he served with. The sudden death of Officer Sahota is devastating, and we don’t have all the details of what occurred. I hope the community will join me as we hold Officer Sahota’s family and our law enforcement community in our thoughts and hearts.

Despite Portland mayor finally vowing to crack down on Antifa, businesses were still terrorized and a riot was declared Friday night



The mayor of Portland extended a state of emergency for the city through this weekend in an attempt to curtail potential violence and defacement of property. The state of emergency, which gives Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (D) power to declare a curfew and close public facilities, was first declared on Tuesday, the day of the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.

"Tonight, the anarchists have called for more destruction," Wheeler said at a news conference on Friday afternoon. "I've directed the police bureau to arrest and engage illegal activity whenever they can safely do so."

Wheeler also threatened anyone committing destruction in Oregon's biggest city, and declared, "Let's make it hurt them a little bit." In his strongest words since the regular George Floyd protests and riots began nearly a year ago, Wheeler finally said he would crack down on Antifa and black bloc extremists who have terrorized the city.

"Our job is to unmask them, arrest them, and prosecute them," Wheeler said during the press conference. "I want to personally thank neighbors, family, friends and others who have come forward with vital evidence. People know who these criminals are. They know what they're up to."

"If you have any information, please contact the police," Wheeler said, as reported by the Post Millennial. "I also want you to know that these people often arrive at their so-called direct actions, in cars. And they're all dressed in all black. If you see this, call the police. If you can provide a license plate, if you can do so safely, that information can help later. Together we can make a stand. We're doing what we can today. I'm also asking for your help to make a stand and take our city back."

"There are ways that our other community partners and institutions can be helpful in making it crystal clear that the city of Portland will not tolerate criminal destruction or violence," Wheeler stated. "Those who are engaged in it, let's make it hurt them a little bit."

Wheeler has been a pushover for the far-left rabble-rousers in Portland, who have staged a sit-in protest inside the lobby of his condo, verbally abused him at a pub, punched the mayor while he was eating dinner at a restaurant, and threw objects at him when he showed up at a protest.

Despite the tough talk, yet another riot was declared in Portland on Friday night.

The Portland Police Bureau noted that "about 75 people mostly dressed in all black, or 'bloc' attire designed to make it difficult for police to identify lawbreakers." Within the first 15 minutes of the planned "autonomous demonstration" there were "reports of broken windows and graffiti" at businesses, including a Moroccan restaurant reportedly owned by an immigrant. A TriMet bus shelter was tagged with the anarchist symbol.

"Some members of the group briefly forced their way into a tavern/restaurant in the 2200 block of Northwest Hoyt Street, then other participants followed them in and pulled them out," the Portland Police said. "A resident who was taking video of the march had a rock thrown through his window."

Two people were arrested.

Portland Police have declared this gathering a riot @fox12oregon https://t.co/C34Blj8MzX
— Drew Marine (@Drew Marine)1619239087.0


A restaurant was tagged with graffiti at NW 21 Ave and Northrup St. https://t.co/m5vsg2gTGl
— Portland Police (@Portland Police)1619242573.0


This graffiti was applied to a bus shelter at NW 21/Northrup. https://t.co/Y1wAtZH3Xd
— Portland Police (@Portland Police)1619242132.0

Last weekend, several stores in Portland were set on fire and vandalized, including large national retailers that donated millions of dollars to social justice campaigns, as well as a church that feeds the homeless.

Oregon governor finally activates National Guard to counter violent riots in Portland



The Oregon National Guard was called into Portland after violent riots erupted in the city on Wednesday night. A riot was declared by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office around 7 p.m. after vandals caused damage in the city.

Police said there were two groups that marched through the streets of Portland, where there have been near-nightly protests and riots since George Floyd's death in late May. Protesters shouted obscenities about Portland's mayor: "F*** Ted Wheeler!"

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Antifa march through downtown Portland tonight chanting, “F— Ted Wheeler!” #antifa https://t.co/rgUzmfy2bt
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1604540125.0

Rioters smashed windows, including a business that had a sign with a Martin Luther King Jr. quote that read: "Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." Protesters dressed in all black burned American flags.

The windows are still crackling- ready to fall in. #koin6news #pdx #pnw #Oregon #PortlandProtests #Protest https://t.co/hJMSrfDOkO
— Jennifer Dowling (@Jennifer Dowling)1604545533.0
American flag being burned in the same intersection we’ve been at. Officers drove by but did not stay. @fox12oregon https://t.co/kIkQytTqQY
— Brenna Kelly (@Brenna Kelly)1604547356.0

The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said that a "large group of people created a significant risk to public safety." An unlawful assembly was declared, and ultimately a riot was declared by authorities. The Unified Command, which comprises the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Oregon State Police, engaged protesters.

Another unlawful assembly has been declared. Unified Command begins to engage Portland protesters.… https://t.co/B5gK3qMa3e
— Independent Media PDX (@Independent Media PDX)1604558646.0
I think some chick yells out at the end of this "You're racist rapists!" at the Portland Police and National Guard… https://t.co/lotO7Qw26S
— Kitty Shackleford (@Kitty Shackleford)1604559335.0

After months of violent and dangerous riots in Portland, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown finally activated the National Guard to deal with the riots.

Brown deployed 50 National Guard troops in June, but she promised that they were only in Portland as "support personnel" to "care for the injured, processing arrests, directing traffic – much as they do when they are asked to respond to wildfires."

"They will not be on the front lines making arrests or doing crowd control," Brown said. "You don't diffuse violence by having soldiers on our streets. Having soldiers on our streets around America is exactly what President Trump wants. ... I want to ensure that the public can safely raise their voices in this much-needed call for reform."

On Wednesday, the National Guard was on the ground in Portland to help police control the rioters.

The Unified Command issued a statement on the deployment of the National Guard.

"Widespread violence is occurring in Downtown Portland. In the interest of public safety, Governor Kate Brown, under advice of the Unified Command, has activated the use of the Oregon National Guard to assist local law enforcement in responding to any acts of violence, and to maintain public order and ensure community safety. Guard members are trained in crowd control and will be riding with local response teams. They are dressed in military style garb, which is their uniform Oregon National Guard members are civilian community members helping to protect us. We don't take this decision lightly. Under the Governor's Order, we continue to work together and share our resources and information to address any public safety concerns.
The National Guard was activated for the first time tonight in Portland at the #antifa riot. In the past six months… https://t.co/hg7c4AtezY
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1604555186.0
The National Guard has arrived in downtown Portland https://t.co/RamlpPyWvJ
— Mike Baker (@Mike Baker)1604550797.0
Officers from several law enforcement agencies and the National Guard are responding to antifa’s regrouped gatherin… https://t.co/qZN7TReqol
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1604558910.0

At least 10 people were arrested, including a man allegedly with a loaded rifle, as well as a man suspected to have thrown a Molotov cocktail at police officers. Police also seized gun magazines, commercial-grade fireworks, hammers, and knives.

These are some of the items law enforcement has seized tonight from custodies. Commercial grade fireworks, hammers,… https://t.co/gbBt5EgZEn
— Multnomah Co Sheriff (@Multnomah Co Sheriff)1604549970.0
Several antifa black bloc militants were detained in a parking building in downtown Portland. #PortlandRiots… https://t.co/ur2TrYbnVt
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1604554203.0

Prior to Wednesday's violence, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown extended Monday's executive order calling for the Unified Command, a "joint incident command structure allowing multiple agencies to respond to election-related unrest," according to KOIN. The order was set to expire at 5 p.m. on Wednesday and will now run through 5 p.m. on Friday.

"Across the United States, elections officials are working hard to ensure that every vote is counted, and it may be several days until we know the results of this election," Brown said in a press release on Wednesday. "It's important to trust the process, and the system that has ensured free and fair elections in this country through the decades, even in times of great crisis."

'You loot, we shoot': Armed property owners in Oregon threaten would-be lawbreakers amid wildfires



Some residents in Clackamas County, Oregon, have taken to posting roadside signs warning potential lawbreakers that if they're caught looting or setting fires, they may find themselves facing the wrong end of a gun — and feeling the pain of a bullet.

KPTV-TV's lead news photographer Devin Eskew encountered a number of such warning signs as the state battles huge wildfires:

Some of the many warnings residents have posted between Colton and Estacada. @fox12oregon https://t.co/gOstHelXH0
— Devin Eskew (@Devin Eskew)1599945638.0
https://t.co/XZFN6j4AfF
— Devin Eskew (@Devin Eskew)1599945688.0

How are folks reacting to the signs?

While KPTV-TV reported on the posted warning signs and the Riverside Fire's devastation, the station didn't speak to locals who might have reactions to the messages on the signs in Estacada and Colton.

But folks reacting on Twitter to Eskew's photos of the signs had a few things to say. Some were flat-out against the signs:

  • "I say, let their damned houses burn," one commenter said. "These guys won't be missed. #LetTheMAGAtsDie. (I used to be a much kinder person before Trump...)"
  • "Those white trash losers don't even own anything worth looting," another commenter wrote.

It seemed, however, that quite a few more users were in support of the signs:

  • "I support this completely," one commenter countered. "If these lawless criminals can bend the law and do what they want, so can everyone else."
  • "Anybody who would loot peoples' homes during a wildfire emergency is a pretty terrible human," another commenter added. "As for them putting up signs warning those same trash humans away, guess they can't say they weren't warned."
  • "ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT," another commenter said. "Anyone caught should be dealt with appropriately. We all know the Dems would just say, 'Poor non-gender [person] needs things, too. Be nice to it and talk to it; it will come around.' Do what needs to be done to protect your homes."
  • "It is a sad world we live in that one has to choose to stay within danger to protect property from looters," another commenter noted. "There was a time when people helped each other, not [stole] from each other. Our society has bred people who think they are entitled to help themselves to whatever they want."

Anything else?

Clackamas County deputies confirmed Saturday they have made two theft-related arrests in the fire zones, the station said, adding that one was in Mulino and another in the eastern portion of the county.

'You loot we shoot': Signs threaten looters in Clackamas County fire zonesyoutu.be

Portland protester catches on fire after rioters throw Molotov cocktails and launch fireworks at police



Saturday marked the 100th consecutive day of protests in Portland, but things escalated into violence, and police declared a riot after agitators threw Molotov cocktails and launched fireworks at law enforcement officers.

Hundreds of people gathered at Ventura Park in southeast Portland on around 7 p.m. on Saturday, including many dressed in all black clothing. Some of them donned helmets, gas masks, body armor, and a few were equipped with large shields.

Around 9 p.m., the crowd marched towards the east precinct, but Portland police stopped the procession. Police said the rioters then engaged in "tumultuous and violent conduct."

Earliest I’ve ever seen it declared a riot. Teargas and fireworks already in full force, and this was just shortly… https://t.co/PvvXFSkqOA
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1599370321.0

At about 9:15 p.m., rioters began throwing fire bombs, shooting illegal fireworks, mortars, and hurling rocks at police officers. One rioter had a "wrist-rocket" type of slingshot. A Portland police sergeant was "struck by a commercial grade firework, which burned through his glove and injured his hand," according to the Portland Police Bureau. Portland police responded with crowd control munitions, including tear gas and impact weapons.

It’s like a war zone in the residential area of SE Portland where antifa are rioting tonight. #PortlandRiots https://t.co/UkgoL4pRPB
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1599367152.0

One of the Molotov cocktails landed in front of the officers and ignited a large fire. A protester caught on fire from the inferno and frantically attempted to put out the flame by running around the street. Police say the Portland fire and rescue medics offered treatment to the man who caught on fire. "The injured person was later taken to a hospital by private vehicle," authorities said.

(Content Warning: The following videos contain graphic content):

Fire bombs were thrown at officers, injuring at least one community member. Police are trying to restore peace and… https://t.co/KDQTqEfmWE
— Portland Police (@Portland Police)1599369713.0
A man just got lit on fire. Chaotic night in Portland already #PortlandRiots #Portland https://t.co/iWOP0is6MQ
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1599369485.0
Graphic: #Antifa rioters throw a Molotov cocktail in direction of police in SE Portland. It lands next to people, s… https://t.co/mwLezqtskw
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1599367283.0

Oregon state police troopers were also patrolling Portland on Saturday night. Last week, Oregon state police troopers were deputized by U.S. Marshals. The deputization lasts a year.

The state troopers will work alongside Portland police as well as "protect and defend federal government buildings and personnel during a civil disturbance" when necessary, Kevin Sonoff, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office, said.

That means that an Oregon state police trooper can arrest someone for a federal crime and then turn the case over to a federal prosecutor instead of a state prosecutor.

This is a significant development since Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Shmidt announced last month that his office would not prosecute certain crimes during the ongoing protests. Included in those crimes that his office refused to prosecute is interfering with a peace officer or parole and probation officer, disorderly conduct in the second degree, criminal trespass in the first and second degree, escape in the third degree, harassment, and riot (unless accompanied by a charge outside of this list).

Oregon State Troopers are also out for the face-offs on Night 100 of the Portland Protests #Portland #PortlandRiots… https://t.co/BkEKpzzWjT
— Brendan Gutenschwager (@Brendan Gutenschwager)1599383802.0

Rioters lit dumpsters, garbage cans, and wooden pallets on fire in the streets. Portland police said that over 50 people were arrested during Saturday's civil unrest.

Police sprint in and make arrests of antifa rioters on the street in SE Portland. #PortlandRiots https://t.co/rEj8TbD1RW
— Andy Ngô (@Andy Ngô)1599372788.0

Saturday's riot came a day after the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office unsealed court documents that give new insights into last weekend's lethal shooting in Portland. The unsealed documents show that self-described Antifa member, Michael Forest Reinoehl, targeted Patriot Prayer members Aaron "Jay" Danielson and Chandler Pappas. Danielson was shot dead on Aug. 29.

A crowd of about 200 held a vigil for Danielson on Saturday near Portland, where Patriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson called for members not to seek revenge for Danielson's death.

"I know that Jay would not want that," Gibson said. "Jay wants us to stand up for what we believe in, and he does not want any more violence, guys. He does not want any more violence."

Gibson also called for Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (D) and Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (D) to apologize to Danielson's family. Gibson said Wheeler enabled "a culture of lawlessness" that he claimed resulted in the death of Danielson.

The speaker tells the group not to commit any acts of violence going forward @fox12oregon https://t.co/VhXHSZct4n
— Bridget Chavez (@Bridget Chavez)1599348891.0
The group is now calling for @tedwheeler and @OregonGovBrown to apologize to the family of Danielson. @fox12oregon https://t.co/aalJ07o9HZ
— Bridget Chavez (@Bridget Chavez)1599350922.0