Shots fired as man crashed motor home into Salem police cars

SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Authorities say four police officers have been put on paid leave, pending an investigation, after firing shots at a man who crashed a large motor home into two police cars in Salem.

Salem police say 61-year-old Roy Victor Devoursney was not struck by any bullets from the shooting Saturday, but he was shocked with a stun gun when he refused the officers’ orders.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment for those injuries suffered in the crash.

Police say they opened fire as they tried to stop the motor home while it was going recklessly through town, speeding and weaving by other vehicles on the road.

The motor home crashed into two police patrol cars before its tires were blown out and stopped by spike strips.

No officers were hurt.