New Details In Albany Officer-Involved-Shooting

ALBANY, Ore. – New information has been released in the deadly officer-involved-shooting in Albany.

Police responded Wednesday morning to a report that 34-year-old Albany resident Julius Hamilton was suicidal.

Officers found Hamilton armed in his car.

Police say despite efforts to defuse the situation, Hamilton pointed a gun at officers.

That’s when Officer Ken Fandrem and Officer Eric Tress each fired one shot, killing Hamilton.

A gun was found next to Hamilton.

The officers are now on leave.