Officers were pursuing Lauro and two men she was with during an assault investigation, authorities said. When police caught up with group, Lauro and one of the men allegedly began shooting at officers. Police said Lauro was pronounced dead at the scene and both men were arrested.
Victim's Name: Erica Lauro
Agency Responsible: Northwood Police Department, Oregon Police Division
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Race: White
Date of Death: December 18, 2015
County: Wood
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Other
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 1100
Geography: Suburban