OSP investigating officer-involved confrontation in Umatilla County

MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.--  Oregon State Police are leading the investigation into an officer-involved confrontation that happened late Monday night in the Umapine community near Milton-Freewater.

According to a press release, dispatchers in Umatilla County received at least one 911 call reporting shots fired in the Umapine area.

A Umatilla County Sheriff's Deputy and Milton-Freewater Police Officer responded to the area, where they contacted an armed individual outside of a home.

Investigators say officers used force during the confrontation, but Cpt. Timothy Fox with OSP would not confirm whether that use of force included firing their service weapons.

The suspect was transported to the hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.

Both officers involved have been placed on administrative leave pending the results of the investigation.

Along with Oregon State Police, the Pendleton Police Department is helping with the investigation.

The Umatilla County District Attorney's Office is overseeing the investigation and will release additional details as appropriate.