Officer Involved Shooting Being Investigated By Major Incident Team (Photo) - 03/21/24

****FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE****

Released By: Sergeant Jason Wall

Release Date: March 21, 2024

Location: Highway 97-mile post 136

Decedent:  Platz, Gabriel Keith, 18-year-old male, Bend

Narrative:

On March 20, 2024, 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.

In conjunction with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, the Major Incident Team, and the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office the initial investigation has revealed the decedent, Gabriel Platz, brandished a firearm during his contact with the City of Bend Police Department moments before an officer discharged their agency issued firearm. 

This investigation is on-going and active at this time, any further information will be released by the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office.

****END OF RELEASE****

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service agency that oversees the adult jail, provides patrol, criminal investigations, civil process and search and rescue operations. Special units include SWAT, Marine Patrol, ATV Patrol, Forest Patrol, along with five K9 teams. Founded in 1916 and today led by your duly elected Sheriff L. Shane Nelson, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office serves over 200,000 residents in Deschutes County. The agency has 259 authorized and funded personnel, which includes 193 sworn employees who provide services to the 3,055 square miles of Deschutes County.