Columbia County Sheriff's Office Responds To Shooting In Scappoose (Photo) -01/13/25

On January 12, 2025 at about 8:12pm, investigators from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Scappoose Police Department, St. Helens Police Department and the Oregon State Police  were dispatched to a reported assault in progress involving a firearm at 34435 Green Meadow Way, Scappoose, OR 97056.  When investigators arrived on scene, they located one male with a gun shot would to his chest and another male in the house.  The two males were later identified as 36 year old Daniel Brandon Williams and 28 year old John Fisher Adams, both of Scappoose.  Investigators rendered medical aid to Adams before he was transported via ambulance to a Portland area hospital. 

 

Upon investigation into this incident, investigators learned that Adams and Williams were roommates and this stemmed from a roommate disturbance in which Williams shot Adams in the chest with a 9mm handgun.  Williams was arrested and charged with the crimes of Assault I and Unlawful Use of a Weapon and lodged in the Columbia County Jail. 

 

When Adams arrived at the hospital, it was determined the wound was not life threatening and he was discharged a short time later.  After further investigation it was determined that Adams would be arrested and lodged into the Columbia County Jail on the charge of Attempted Arson I.  This incident is still under investigation.