On the morning of June 30th, 2023, deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary in progress. After making contact with the suspects in an open field behind the business where the burglary took place, one suspect began to flee while the other one pulled a 9mm pistol out and started firing. Deputy Jeremy McKenna was hit in the abdomen, fracturing his pelvis and once in the left side of his chest. Deputy McKenna’s Safariland Hardwire Level IIIA armor stopped the round to his chest. The suspect also shot Deputy Dan Blair in the left arm. Deputies returned fire as the suspect fled and the suspect was arrested a few moments later. Additional deputies arrived and provided first aid to Deputy McKenna and Deputy Blair. Both deputies have since made full recoveries. The suspect is facing multiple felony charges.
We welcome Deputy Jeremy McKenna as SAVE #2193 to the Safariland Group SAVES Club.
