An officer shot Swoboda after identifying his van as one involved in an earlier kidnapping, then stopping him and briefly exchanging gunfire. Swoboda was a fugitive and suspected of stalking women in the Portland area, and a grand jury cleared the officer of any charges following the shooting.
Victim's Name: Kelly Vern Mark Swoboda
Agency Responsible: Portland Police Bureau
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: White
Date of Death: March 12, 2014
County: Multnomah
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Suburban