Oregon Insurance CEO’s Home Targeted in Early Morning Shooting
Police are investigating a suspected targeted attack on SAIF CEO Chip Terhune's home, which occurred days after he received threatening emails referencing employees and their families.
- Chip Terhune, CEO of Oregon's SAIF Corporation, confirmed his home in Lake Oswego was struck by gunfire early Friday morning, with no injuries reported.
- Surveillance footage shows the suspect wearing dark clothing and a hood or ski mask, carrying a light-colored object, and fleeing the scene on foot before leaving in a nearby vehicle.
- Police believe the attack was targeted but have not disclosed a motive, stating there is no broader threat to the community at this time.
- Terhune revealed he received an email prior to the shooting from someone claiming responsibility, which included references to SAIF employees and their relatives’ names and addresses.
- The incident follows a recent high-profile attack on another healthcare executive, raising concerns about the safety of industry leaders.