Clackamas County Government: Single Vehicle Crash Leads To Arrest Of Attempted Murder II Suspect

Press release from the Clackamas County Government:

12/24/2021

Please reference CCSO Case # 21-027846

Deputies arrived at the scene of the crash and contacted an adult female, who was later determined to be the driver of the crashed SUV. As other deputies arrived at the scene, they began to canvas the area to locate the two males who had fled the scene, to ensure they did not need medical attention. A short time later, a deputy located two males matching the description of the men who had fled the scene of the crash. Both men denied being involved with the crash, but the deputy noticed that one of the men appeared to be injured and was bleeding from the head. 

Deputies immediately requested medical personnel respond to the location of the injured male Deputies were able to identify him as Brandon Jacob Gooding, 36, of Portland. Deputies learned that Gooding had a felony warrant for his arrest for Attempted Murder II, relating to a Portland Police Bureau investigation. Additionally, deputies located a firearm in Gooding’s possession.

Gooding was transported to an area hospital for his injuries sustained during the crash. Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau later took custody of Gooding.

Three Clackamas County cities -- Happy Valley, Estacada and Wilsonville -- contract with the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office to provide municipal police services.

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Deputy Hayden SandersClackamas County Sheriff's OfficePublic Information Unit

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