At approximately 1:43 p.m. on March 14, 2024, Sunriver Police Department (SRPD) and Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) law enforcement personnel responded to an unprovoked assault in the area of 3 Whistling Swan Lane in Sunriver.
The suspect, a 38-year-old Salem resident, struck the victim in the face, causing significant injury. The suspect later threatened to kill the victim before fleeing into an apparently unoccupied residence nearby.
The suspect made statements to officers on-scene pertaining to firearms and reported possible dead people in the house. Deschutes County 911 “Shelter in Place” alerts were sent out to Sunriver area residents approximately 2:39 p.m. Law enforcement personnel created a perimeter and requested the public avoid the area while the incident was under investigation. Due to the circumstances, the Deschutes County SWAT team responded to assist in apprehending Eaton.
Law enforcement personnel continued to work for seven hours towards a peaceful resolution. Multiple and various negotiation attempts were made to contact the suspect without success. The Deschutes County SWAT team made entry into the residence and took the suspect into custody approximately 8:52 p.m.
