Man in custody for allegedly firing gun
Published 10:00 am Friday, October 10, 2014
A Redmond man is in custody after allegedly firing a gun within city limits on Tuesday.
At 6:38 p.m. on Tuesday, Redmond Police responded to gunshots allegedly fired in the area of SW Reindeer Avenue and 33rd Street.
A police investigation found that Gabreial Russell, 39, discharged a firearm in the area, endangering people around him. While searching the area, police found “unknown military munitions,” and sent photos of them to the Oregon State Police arson and explosives unit. The unit, along with the Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit, arrived Wednesday and determined the devices didn’t work.
Russell was taken into custody and lodged at the Deschutes County jail on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon, reckless endangerment, possessing a prohibited weapon, menacing and disorderly conduct.
The incident remains under investigation and anyone with information should call the Redmond Police Department at 541-504-3400 or the non-emergency dispatch number at 541-693-6911. Refer to case 14-285100.