Names Released in Officer Involved Shooting in The Dalles
Image of damaged TD Police car at 2914 W. Sixth Street The Dalles following an officer-involved shooting. Photo courtesy The Dalles Police Department
By Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Ore., June 21, 2024 – The City of The Dalles Police and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office released the names of the officers and suspect involved in the stolen commercial boom truck incident that ended in a fatal shooting on June 18.
“The driver of the truck refused to stop for police and a short pursuit ensued, culminating in one police car being rammed by the boom truck driver and three law enforcement officers firing on the suspect. The suspect was killed by police gunfire.
Authorities reported that the incident began around 1:41 a.m. on June 18, 2024, when deputies from the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) along with officers from The Dalles Police Department (TDPD) attempted to stop the stolen vehicle on West 6th Street. The driver of the truck, identified as 68-year-old Jimmy L. Ewing, also known as August J. Law, failed to comply leading to a short pursuit.
The pursuit culminated in one police car being rammed by the boom truck driver and three law enforcement officers firing on the suspect. Ewing was killed by police gunfire.
In response, three law enforcement officers discharged their firearms, resulting in Ewing's death at the scene.
Officer Jeremy Dutton of TDPD, an officer with ten years of service, WCSO Deputy Tyler Williams, an officer with six-years of service, and WCSO Deputy Joshua Augustus, who has served for 10 months, all fired on Ewing.
TDPD Officer Nolan Randall, TDPD Officer Ezequiel Pitones and Deputy Kanyon Reams from WCSO, who were also involved in the incident, did not fire their weapons.
The incident remains under active investigation. Upon completion, the case will be forwarded to the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office for review. Future updates and information will be provided by the District Attorney’s Office as the investigation progresses.
Press Relase From City of The Dalles Police and the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office:
On Tuesday June 18, 2024 at about 1:41 a.m. Deputies with the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) and the City of The Dalles Police Department (TDPD) attempted to stop a stolen commercial boom truck on west 6th street in The Dalles.
The driver of the truck refused to stop for police and a short pursuit ensued, culminating in one police car being rammed by the boom truck driver and three law enforcement officers firing on the suspect. The suspect was killed by police gunfire.
This press release is to identify the person who was shot and killed, as well as the law enforcement officers involved.
The person killed in this incident was a 68-year-old male named:
• Jimmy L. Ewing
He was also known as August J. Law
From the City of The Dalles there were three officers involved, of which one fired on the suspect.
• Officer Jeremy Dutton, 10 years of service to The Dalles. Prior Service at Wasco County.
• Officer Nolan Randall, 2 years of service with The Dalles. Prior Service at Wasco County and the Goldendale WA police Department.
• Officer Ezequiel Pitones, 2 weeks of service to The Dalles.
Only Officer Dutton fired his service weapon during this encounter.
From the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office, three deputies were involved, of which two fired on the suspect.
• Deputy Tyler Williams, 6 years of service
• Deputy Joshua Augustus, 10 months of service
• Deputy Kanyon Reams, 2 years of service
Deputies Williams and Augustus fired their weapons during this encounter.
This investigation remains active. At the conclusion of the investigation the case will be delivered to the Wasco County District Attorney’s office for consideration. From this point forward, release of any further information will come from the Wasco County District Attorney’s Office.
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