Two Deceased, Three Injured In Clatskanie Shooting (Photo)
-02/03/25
The Columbia County Major Crimes Team is investigating a shooting that occurred on February 1, 2025 at approximately 1:25pm in Clatskanie, OR.
Deputies responded to the scene following reports of gunfire and discovered five individuals with gunshot wounds. Two people were pronounced deceased at the scene, while three others were transported to area hospitals for treatment.
Investigators believe the shooting started as a disagreement that quickly turned violent. Investigators have learned that 32-year-old Anthony Hanson pulled out a gun and shot four people in the house - 21-year-old Ryan Thies, 25-year-old Patrick McKenzie, 28-year-old Renato Pascoal, and 28-year-old Molly Cassidy. Ryan Thies fired back, killing Hanson. When medics arrived on scene, Molly Cassidy was also pronounced dead.
No arrests have been made and the investigation is still ongoing.
Sheriff Brian Pixley said, "We are conducting a thorough review of all evidence, including witness statements, to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic situation. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police, St. Helens Police, Scappoose Police and the Rainier Police Departments for their assistance."
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.