Date: 10/05/2015 09:12 AM
AP-OR–2nd NewsMinute/279
Here is the latest Oregon news from The Associated Press
ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) – Families of victims of the Umpqua Community College shooting rampage and at least one survivor attended tearful Sunday church services in Roseburg. An 18-year-old woman who survived the classroom shooting – Lacey Scroggins – was in the front row at the New Beginnings Church of God. Her father, Randy Scroggins, is pastor there. The shootings that killed nine people was the topic of sermons in churches throughout Roseburg as the town tries to heal from the tragedy.
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) – Just days after a deadly shooting in Oregon, Hillary Clinton unveils new gun control measures today aimed at strengthening background checks on gun buyers and eliminating legal immunity for sellers. During a campaign swing through New Hampshire, Clinton’s campaign said she plans to propose a repeal of legislation that shields gun manufacturers, distributors and dealers from most liability lawsuits.
ALOHA, Ore. (AP) – The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says deputies shot and killed a woman who brandished a knife. Three deputies were responding to an attempted suicide call in Aloha on Saturday afternoon when they were confronted by a 55-year-old woman. One deputy fired non-lethal rounds at her and at least one other deputy fired a gun. The woman was struck by at least one lethal round.
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. (AP) – A former Junction City police officer has filed a lawsuit saying he was fired after complaining about the police chief’s performance and refusing a supervisor’s order to remove a mayoral candidate’s campaign signs. Nathan Rankin seeks $1.5 million. The Register-Guard reports that the lawsuit sheds light on recent unrest in the Junction City police department.
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