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An AMBER Alert was issued for a 1-year-old boy after a high-speed chase on Interstate 5 in Eugene, Oregon, ended with the suspect, Elias Huizar, a former Yakima police officer, fatally shooting himself. The child is now safe in police custody. The chase caused severe traffic delays in both directions, with detours through Harrisburg. The incident began with a double homicide in Washington, where Huizar allegedly killed his ex-wife and girlfriend before abducting his son. The suspect was spotted in Portland before the fatal chase in Eugene. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the incident, but details about the women’s deaths have not been released.
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1. Former police officer deceased, missing child found in Oregon standoff
2. Ex-cop killed, abducted child rescued in Amber Alert incident in Oregon
Police Activity Shuts Down Interstate 5 in Eugene, Oregon
All lanes on Interstate 5 southbound at mileposts 209 and 196 in Eugene were closed due to law enforcement activity on Tuesday, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. The closure came as Oregon State Police responded to reports of a suspect speeding down the southbound lanes of the interstate at approximately 2:53 p.m.
Reports from KEZI indicated that the suspect, identified as former Yakima, Washington police officer Elias Huizar, 40, crashed near Milepost 197 after a high-speed chase. Shots were fired during the pursuit, with Huizar ultimately taking his own life at the end of the incident. Oregon State Police confirmed that a child who was in the vehicle is now safe in police custody.
Amber Alert Issued
An Amber Alert was issued on Monday night from Washington state after authorities reported that Huizar had allegedly killed his ex-wife and girlfriend and abducted his 1-year-old son, Roman Huizar. The Washington State Patrol warned that Huizar was armed, dangerous, and believed to be heading south to Oregon.
West Richland police reported seeing Huizar in Portland, Oregon, overnight, potentially driving a black sedan. The alert was issued on behalf of the West Richland Police Department, which reported Roman Huizar missing.
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Tragic Events Unfold
Law enforcement officials revealed that Huizar had killed a woman outside William Wiley Elementary School in West Richland, Washington, on Monday before fleeing the scene. Subsequently, a search warrant conducted at Huizar’s residence led to the discovery of a second woman’s body.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the circumstances surrounding the women’s deaths, including the method of killing. The incidents have left the community in shock and disbelief.
Traffic Disruption and Police Response
The closure of Interstate 5 caused significant traffic congestion in both directions, with vehicles being rerouted through Harrisburg. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene, creating a standoff situation that drew widespread attention.
The swift actions of law enforcement officers helped ensure the safety of the child involved, bringing a resolution to the tense situation that had gripped the region for hours.
For further updates on this developing story, stay tuned to local news outlets and official law enforcement channels.
USA TODAY contributed to this report.
If you have any information related to this incident, please contact Haleigh Kochanski, breaking news and public safety reporter for The Register-Guard, at HKochanski@gannett.com.
