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Eugene police chief outlines DA-led probe of shooting, cites large drug seizure and staffing strain
Summary
Chief Skinner told the commission a recent deadly‑force incident is the subject of a district‑attorney criminal investigation, described an approximately 80‑pound meth seizure by the street‑crimes unit, and said the department remains short roughly 22–23 officers despite active hiring.
Chief Skinner briefed the Eugene Police Commission on a recent use‑of‑force incident that ended in a death, saying the district attorney’s office is conducting the criminal investigation and the department is keeping a hands‑off posture to preserve case integrity.
“We have completely hands off on this, and we will let that happen,” Skinner said, describing the DA’s lead role and the department’s desire to preserve evidence and avoid public commentary that could affect the inquiry. He said the…
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