Rural Oregon mass killing and suspect death
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Family of Alex Pretti speaks out about death
Then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed Alex Pretti "committed an act of domestic terrorism."
Eyewitness video shows Alex Pretti's firearm was removed by an officer while he was on the ground and before approximately 10 shots were fired.
Steve Schleicher wrote a letter to then-Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche saying the U.S. attorney in Minnesota met with the Pretti family on July 13 but the meeting raised more questions than answers.
Oregon man suspected of killing five people found dead
Investigators did not immediately publicly disclose the ages, genders, causes of death, or possible connections among the victims.
It was the US's fourth mass murder since 7 August.
Washington County sheriff Caprice Massey said she had not witnessed a scene as complex as this one in 22 years.
“In my 22 years here, I have not been a part of or witnessed a scene quite this complex,”
Five bodies found in rural area outside Portland, Oregon
Detective Shannon Wilde said authorities were still working to determine who the victims were.
Sheriff Caprice Massey urged anyone familiar with the property or its residents to share information.
No arrests have been made and no one was in custody.
Suspect in deaths of 5 found dead at rural property outside Portland
A dozen law enforcement agencies assisted in the investigation.
Detectives said they do not believe the killings were random.
The remains of several domestic animals were discovered at the property in Forest Grove.
Five people and animals found dead at home near Forest Grove, Oregon
Sheriff Caprice Massey said it is believed Benjamin Parker died by suicide.
Multiple dead domesticated animals were also found at the property.
No arrests had been made as of the time of the press conference on Sunday, Aug. 23.