UPDATE: Suspect Indicted On 21 Charges After Firing Shots At People, Ramming A Responding Officer’s Patrol Car (Photo) -07/17/25
**This news release is being sent on behalf of the Washington County Major Crimes Team (MCT)**
The man who fired shots at people and rammed a responding patrol officer’s car in Sherwood on July 6, 2025, has been indicted on 21 charges, and investigators are looking for a potential witness in the case.
On Monday, July 14, 2025, A Washington County Grand Jury indicted Travis Blumhagen on the following charges:
- 2 counts of attempted murder in the first degree with a firearm for attempting to kill 2 police officers
- 2 counts of attempted murder in the first degree with a firearm for attempting to kill 2 community members
- 10 counts of unlawful use of a weapon with a firearm
- 4 counts of criminal mischief in the first degree with a firearm
- assault in the second degree for injuring a police officer by ramming his truck into her patrol car
- driving under the influence of intoxicants
- recklessly endangering another person
Investigators recovered a total of 27 shell casings related to Blumhagen’s barrage of gunfire. Investigators also determined that he used several firearms to commit his crimes.
The officer who fired at Blumhagen has been identified as Tualatin Police Officer Eli Fults, a 6-year veteran of the department. He is on critical incident leave, which is standard in cases like this.
Investigators with the Major Crimes Team are looking for a potential witness in this case. They would like to speak with the driver of a silver Corvette (pictures attached) who was at the scene at the time of the shooting and may have information that can help. That person should email tips@tigard-or.gov or call 503-718-TIPS so investigators can follow up.
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(Original Release from 7/7/25)
**This news release is being sent on behalf of the Washington County Major Crimes Team (MCT)**
A man has been arrested on several charges after firing shots at people and ramming a responding officer’s patrol car.
On the afternoon of Sunday, July 6, 2025, several 911 callers reported the driver of a pickup driving recklessly in Tigard and Sherwood. The driver then rammed the gate at a storage unit facility at 21900 SW Langer Farms Parkway, and pulled inside. Moments later, at 4:22PM, several 911 callers reported hearing gunshots being fired within the storage facility.
Officers from Sherwood, Tualatin, Tigard and King City Police responded, along with deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. As the suspect drove away from the storage facility, he encountered a Sherwood police officer. He then put his truck in reverse and rammed the officer, causing injury to the officer and extreme damage to the patrol car. The suspect then drove forward, stopped, and fired his handgun again.
One Tualatin police officer returned fire. The suspect was not hurt and climbed through the sunroof of his pickup, where he surrendered to officers and was safely arrested. Thankfully, no one was hurt by any of the shots fired during the incident.
The Washington County Major Crimes Team responded to the scene to conduct an investigation. The Washington County Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team also responded to help collect and process evidence.
The suspect has been identified as Travis Blumhagen, age 41, from Salem. He was checked out at the hospital and then was taken to the Washington County Jail on charges including:
- Attempted Murder II
- Attempted Murder II
- Attempted Murder II
- Assault II
The Sherwood officer who was rammed was also evaluated at the hospital and was released.
Additional charges are likely after a Washington County Grand Jury convenes to hear the case.
If you witnessed any part of this and have not spoken with an officer, or have information that may be helpful to investigators, please email tips@tigard-or.gov or call the tip line at 503-718-COPS.
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