State Trooper Rescues Truck Driver at Gunpoint, Killing Attacker

An Oregon State Police trooper shot and killed a gunman holding a truck driver hostage along a major interstate.
The trooper suffered minor injuries during an exchange of gunfire before the suspect died at the scene.
The standoff shut down traffic in both directions of Interstate 5 for several hours as police investigated.
Officials have not released details about the suspect’s identity or motive.
The case remains under investigation by the Salem Police Department.