Grand jury finds officer was justified in using deadly force
MARION COUNTY, Oregon (KPTV) On Friday a Marion County grand jury found that the police shooting of a suspect in April was a lawful and justified use of deadly force.
Police and fire crews say they responded to the 400 block of Ewald Avenue Southeast on April 2 after getting a report about a suicidal man who was identified as Natzeryt Viertel, 22, of Salem. When firefighters arrived before police, Viertel threatened them with a gun.
As police arrived to the scene, Viertel confronted them with a gun and Corporal Clinton Sealey shot and hit Viertel.