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Shotgun Offense

Charles Oliver | 11.16.2011 6:00 AM

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A Portland police officer, whose name was not released, was placed on administrative leave after firing a live shotgun round at a man who refused to obey police orders. The officer was supposed to fire a beanbag round.

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