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On April 20th, 2024, at about 12:48 p.m. Oregon City police officers responded to a report of a suspicious adult male at Jiffy Lube located at 13851 Beavercreek Rd. The same subject, later identified as 23-year-old Adonai Gabriel-Escamilla, had been called in as trespassing at the same location earlier in the day. During the first incident, Mr. Gabriel-Escamilla ran through traffic, refused to stop, and officers were unable to locate him during a subsequent area check.
When officers contacted Mr. Gabriel-Escamilla during the second incident, he produced a knife and attempted to stab an officer. Mr. Gabriel-Escamilla again fled on foot and at one point entered a local business with customers inside, prompting a large police response. Attempts were made to close traffic to contain Mr. Gabriel-Escamilla and to protect bystanders. Officers further pursued Mr. Gabriel-Escamilla, who ultimately dropped the knife and was arrested.
Mr. Gabriel-Escamilla was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The Clackamas County Major Crimes team has been activated to investigate the incident. Mr. Gabriel-Escamilla is expected to be lodged at the Clackamas County Jail once medically discharged for attempted aggravated murder of a police officer and additional charges.
During the incident, OCPD officers were assisted by the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office and the Gladstone Police Department.
Investigators are encouraging anyone who has video of the incident to call the Oregon City Police Tip line at 503-905-3505. Please reference OCPD case number #24-007805.