Officer Involved Shooting in Linn Co., April 9

The Linn County Major Crimes Team led by investigators from the Oregon State Police, is continuing the investigation into Tuesday night’s non-injury, officer involved shooting in Lebanon, April 7. According to Oregon State Police Detective Sergeant Gregg Withers, the man who confronted deputies with the firearm has been identified as JAMES LINDSEY, 68, of Lebanon. LINDSEY was arrested and lodged at the Linn County Jail on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Assault 4, Menacing and Pointing a Firearm at Another Person. Deputies had been summoned to the scene to provide assistance to an ambulance that was staged and awaiting law enforcement to check the residence for safety. Upon the first deputies arrival he was confronted by LINDSEY who was armed with a rifle. At some point during the incident DEPUTY CHRIS FENERTY fired at LINDSEY who was not struck. Investigators learned LINDSEY had been involved in a domestic violence incident which occurred earlier and resulted in the Assault 4 charge. The name of the victim in that case is being withheld as an active investigation. Deputy Fenerty, a 12-year-veteran of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office, was placed on paid administrative leave following the shooting as is standard procedure following these kinds of events. Deputy Fenerty was interviewed by investigators Wednesday.