Double murder suspect wanted for kidnapping son shot himself after chase, son in police custody

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Authorities say a former police officer wanted for kidnapping his son after allegedly killing two people in Washington state shot himself after a police chase ended on Interstate 5 north of Eugene, Oregon, on Tuesday afternoon. His 1-year-old son is safe in police custody, while the suspect’s current condition is unknown as this time, according to authorities.

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