An off-duty officer from the Oregon Department of Justice stopped and approached Jenkins, armed with a handgun, in his car. He was followed by a Reedsport Police officer and two Douglas County Sheriff's deputies. During their interactions with Jenkins, Oregon State Police say the Reedsport officer fired at him.
Victim's Name: Robert J. Jenkins
Agency Responsible: Reedsport Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 55
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: December 24, 2014
County: Douglas
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Rural