John Van Allen II, 34
The Dalles, Oregon
August 29, 2013
Agencies: Oregon State Police
Cause of death: Not Yet Known
Last updated: almost 6 years ago
Overview 
Police released video Thursday of a highway shootout that started when a man pulled a gun during a routine traffic stop -- while his kids waited in the car.
Oregon State Trooper Matthew Zistel sustained a bullet wound in his side when John Van Allen II, 34, allegedly fired several shots at him on Interstate 84 in August, KGW reports. Allen -- a trained military veteran who was on a road trip with his three children -- was killed by a single gunshot wound to the chest.
On the video released this week, Allen gets pulled over for speeding and exits his vehicle. He stands still, staring at Zistel. The officer tells him repeatedly to get back in the car, but Allen resists, and eventually pulls a handgun. He begins firing and taking cover behind the cop car, then retreats, showing no visible signs of injury. Zistel calls dispatch as Allen flees.
Legal Action
September 2013 Shooting justified ruling by DA
Additional Resources:
- http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/08/osp_trooper_shot_police_identi.html added April 29, 2016 03:11
- http://www.thedalleschronicle.com/news/2013/sep/18/da-rules-shooting-justified/ added April 29, 2016 03:10
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4me-yDg5lQQ added April 29, 2016 03:05
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/oregon-highway-shootout-video_n_4044431.html?section=australia added April 29, 2016 03:03
- https://www.facebook.com/KilledByPolice/posts/688800574481416 added April 29, 2016 02:57