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Ex-Cop Dies in Fiery Standoff After Double Homicide and Kidnapping

Elias Huizar's violent confrontation with Oregon State Police ends with his death and the safe recovery of his abducted son.

  • Elias Huizar, a former Yakima officer, was wanted for killing his ex-wife and girlfriend in Washington.
  • An Amber Alert was issued for Huizar's 1-year-old son, leading to a high-speed chase on Interstate 5.
  • Dashcam and body camera footage show Huizar shooting at police before crashing his vehicle.
  • Huizar died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound; his son was found unharmed.
  • The Linn County District Attorney deemed the police use of force legally justified.
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