Jason Washington was shot by campus police during a confrontation outside a bar. Witnesses said he was attempting to break up a fight when the registered gun in his waistband holster fell on the ground. He attempted to pick it up when officers shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Jason Erik Washington
Agency Responsible: Portland State University Department of Public Safety
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown
Race: Black
Date of Death: June 29, 2018
County: Multnomah
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: undetermined
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 3815
Geography: Urban