Nyssa reserve officer killed in Saturday shooting, gunman being sought

A. reserve police officer with the Nyssa Police Department was shot and killed during a pursuit on Saturday, April 15. Authorities identified the officer as Joseph Johnson, 43. (Malheur Enterprise)

UPDATE Noon Sunday, April 16: This story includes more details about the shooting and photos of the suspect and the police officer.

A Nyssa Police Department reserve police officer was shot and killed Saturday night.

The shooting occurred about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, after the officer, identified as Corporal Joseph Johnson, 43, pursued a vehicle that came to a stop in the area of North Third Street and Locust Avenue, according to a statement…

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