Hatch checked into the emergency room Sunday evening at Portland Adventist Medical Center, then threatened a hospital employee with a gun, authorities said Monday.He walked out abruptly and pointed the gun at a security car in an employee parking lot, police said. He was shot soon after emergency responders arrived.
Victim's Name: Merle Mikal Hatch
Agency Responsible: Portland Police Bureau
Gender: Male
Age: 50
Race: White
Date of Death: February 17, 2013
County: Multnomah
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Urban