BEAVERTON, Ore. — A man suspected of robbing a Beaverton cannabis dispensary was shot and killed by police Sunday night following an encounter with officers, authorities said.
According to the Beaverton Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:58 p.m. on July 5 to a reported armed robbery at Nectar, located at 8705 SW Hall Blvd.
Within minutes of the robbery, officers located a suspect believed to be involved in the incident. During the encounter, an officer-involved shooting occurred involving 25-year-old Bryson Hays.
Officers immediately attempted lifesaving measures, but Hays was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers or bystanders were injured during the incident.
As is standard procedure following an officer-involved shooting, the three Beaverton police officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
The Washington County Major Crimes Team is leading the investigation. Authorities have not released the identities of the officers due to the ongoing investigation.
According to police, the three officers involved have served with the Beaverton Police Department for five, seven, and 10 years, respectively.
Additional information is expected to be released as the investigation continues.
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