Austin Brand, a 34-year-old resident of Damascus, Oregon, was fatally shot on the night of December 28, 2023, in Gresham, Oregon. The incident occurred near a US Market store located in the area of Southeast Orient Drive and Anderson Road. Gresham police officers responded to a disturbance call around 10 p.m. and found Brand suffering from a gunshot wound.
Despite providing first aid, Brand died at the scene.
Prior to the fatal shooting, Brand had been involved in multiple physical confrontations in the same area on the evening of December 28. The final confrontation resulted in him being shot. The Gresham Police Department, in collaboration with the East County Major Crimes Team, is investigating the shooting. Detectives have been collecting evidence, including reviewing video footage of the incident, and have contacted individuals involved in the disturbances and the shooting.
The investigation is described as complex, with detectives working to determine whether the actions of those involved were criminal or if any were justified as self-defense. The case will also be reviewed by the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office. The police have appealed to the public, particularly those in the Damascus area who may have had contact with Brand on the evening of the incident, to come forward with any information they might have.
As of the current date, there have been no reports of arrests or any trial related to Austin Brand's death. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to analyze the evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
