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Indiana Fugitive Found Dead Near Burns

Oregon State Police are investigating whether a man found shot in a pickup truck near Burns was shot by officers or by himself.  The adult man was found following a run in with officers.  He had fled officers when they visited a remote home to investigate whether he was a wanted fugitive out of Indiana.  Lieutenant Gregg Hastings is with the Oregon State Police.  “And as he was trying to drive away, the Harney County officers fired at least one round off.  Officers to find the pickup and they found a one fourth mile away.  He was pronounced decreased and was found with a rifle lying next to him in the pickup.”  Hastings says they are waiting for  the autopsy results to learn whether the bullet came from the officers gun or the man's own rifle

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