Gaskill was reportedly waving a handgun at passing motorists in the area of Canal Boulevard. Redmond Police responded after receiving a number of 911 calls about the man. A Redmond Police car intentionally hit Gaskill "to avoid the risk of crossfire."
Victim's Name: Michael W. Gaskill
Agency Responsible: Redmond Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 63
Race: White
Date of Death: August 25, 2016
County: Deschutes
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Geography: Urban