Hubbard man arrested after reckless shooting incident

HUBBARD Ore. (KPTV) – Around 11 a.m. Monday, a man randomly fired a handgun near Highway 99E Northeast and Parkway Boulevard. He fled on foot before turning himself in to Hubbard-Donald police.

Hubbard resident Richard Smith, 53, was arrested on charges of unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment, two counts of disorderly conduct and two counts of criminal mischief.

It was reported that Smith randomly fired several shots from a handgun at the intersection before police arrived. He then fled on foot.

A review of the various surveillance cameras in the area and a survey of the area with drones, K9s and officers led police to the mobile home park where Smith lives.

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As police prepared to approach and contact or negotiate with Smith, he himself called 911 and said he wanted to talk.

After a call, Smith willingly turned himself in and gave police his gun.

No one was injured in the incident.

A mobile home/mini storage facility approximately 500 feet from the intersection was hit. A bullet narrowly missed a man who was entering a storage room at the company.

The reason why Smith decided to fire his weapon is unknown.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Officer Dan Marshall of the Hubbard-Donald Police Department at 971-804-1956 or [email protected].

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