Masters led police on a multi-county chase, ending when he drove over spike strips put out near Gates. Masters exited the vehicle and a confrontation ensued, with three troopers and a Linn County deputy firing at Masters. The Oregon state troopers involved are Caleb Yoder, Michael Iacob, and Joseph Sousa. The Linn County Sheriff's deputy was Brandon Rathelegurche.
Killer: Caleb Yoder, Micahel Iacob, Joseph Sousa, Brandon Rathelegurche
Agency: Linn County Sheriff's Department, Oregon State Police
Motive: Robbery
Confrontation Type: Violent Crime
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: no
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: Brad Tyler Masters
Death Date: December 8, 2020
County: Linn
Geography: Rural
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Race: White
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: undetermined
Threat Level: undetermined
Washington Post Database ID: 6409