Man indicted on 21 charges after reckless shooting spree, ramming police car in Sherwood

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Travis Blumhagen faces 21 charges, including attempted murder, following a shooting rampage and police car ramming incident in Sherwood, Oregon, on July 6. Investigators recovered 27 shell casings from the scene, indicating the severity of the assault. Blumhagen is accused of attempting to kill two police officers and two community members, using multiple firearms throughout the chaos. The Tualatin police officer involved, Ofc. Eli Fults, returned fire but did not strike Blumhagen, who later surrendered through the sunroof of his vehicle.

A grand jury indicted Blumhagen on July 14, leading to a heightened focus on public safety in the area. Authorities are actively seeking a witness in a silver Corvette, as they believe this individual may have valuable information regarding the incident. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges posed by gun violence and reckless behavior on the roads. Law enforcement is urging the community to assist in gathering further evidence.

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