Redmond, Ore. – A man who was struck by a Redmond police car last week after reportedly pointing a handgun at passing motorists, has died.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office said 63- year-old Michael W. Gaskill, died on Saturday.
Gaskill was hospitalized with serious injuries on Thursday afternoon after he was hit by the police patrol car.
Several people had called 911 on Thursday to report that Gaskill was waving a handgun at passing motorists. According to a police statement made that day, responding officers made contact with Gaskill, who was armed. Sometime after that Gaskill was struck by the police car.
Officials have not yet said whether Gaskill was struck intentionally.
The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is overseeing the major incident team investigation.
Two Redmond police officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice.