The Wasco County Major Crimes Team is investigating a shooting incident which occurred in The Dalles Saturday morning, May 16. The Oregon State Police is leading the investigation and working in cooperation with the Wasco County District Attorney. Preliminary information from investigators at the scene indicates that sometime around 8:52AM, law enforcement personnel from the The Dalles Police Department and The Wasco County Sherriff’s Office responded to a residence at 950 Pomona Street, The Dalles, on the report of an accidental shooting. Upon arrival, officers found Darlena HILL, Age 75, of the Dalles, with a gunshot wound to her abdomen. Darlena Hill was transported to Mid-Columbia Medical Center where she underwent surgery and is in serious condition. Initial investigation indicates that Darlena HILL was shot by her husband, Darrell HILL, age 76, also of The Dalles. It is believed Darrell HILL, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, was handling a firearm which he thought was unloaded. While handling the firearm it discharged, striking Darlena HILL.
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