Springfield Police Department - Oregon

Officer Involved Shooting
Location: West D Street/Rainbow Drive/Willamette River
Case Number: 23-3871
Date/Time: June 19th, 2026 @ 10:30 PM
More Information: Public Information Coordinator | [email protected]
Completed By: Deputy Chief George Crolly

INVOLVED SUSPECT:
Greer, Zachery 38-Year-Old Male | Springfield

NARRATIVE OF INCIDENT:

On June 19th at about 10:30 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a residence in the 600 block of Janus Street, regarding a call of subject with a gun that had just assaulted a family member. While officers were enroute, police receive reports that the suspect, identified as Zachery Greer, fired a gun before departing the residence.

Officers located Greer near Rainbow Drive and West “D” Street, but he was non-compliant with officers, and fled south, into the Willamette River. As officers continued to engage Greer, he pointed a rifle at the officers and an exchange of gunfire between officers and Greer ensued. No one was struck by the gunfire. Greer floated down the river a short distance but was eventually captured by officers.

SPD Detectives are investigating the initial call for service involving the domestic assault. SPD requested assistance from the Lane County Sheriff’s office with the investigation surrounding the Officer Involved Shooting.

Investigators developed probable cause to arrest Greer for the listed crimes. He was later transported to the Lane County Jail, where he was lodged.

The investigation is continuing.

CHARGES:
Attempted Murder 1 (x4)
Unlawful Use of a Weapon (x4)
Menacing (x4)
Assault 4 Felony APA
Unlawful Use of a Weapon
Menacing

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