An 18-year-old Bend man was identified as the person shot and killed by a Bend Police officer Wednesday night on the Bend Parkway. The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office reported Gabriel Platz brandished a firearm during his contact with the City of Bend Police Department moments before an officer discharged their agency issued firearm. The Major Incident Team was activated to investigate the officer involved shooting that had taken place on Highway 97 at approximately mile post 136.
The Deschutes County Sheriff Office is leading the Major Incident Team. This investigation is on-going and active at this time, any further information will be released by the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office.