‘Armed and dangerous’ fugitive sought in Gorge after exchange of gunfire on Hwy. 97 near Shaniko

(Update: Wasco County DA releases details)

Man being sought believed to be in Columbia Gorge

SHANIKO, Ore. (KTVZ) – Authorities asked the public Monday to be on the lookout for an “armed and dangerous’ man who faces attempted murder and other charges for shooting at a Wasco County sheriff’s deputy on Saturday in an attempt to elude arrest on Highway 97 near Shaniko.

Wasco County District Attorney Matthew Ellis said Logan Cantwell, 23, is being charged with first-degree attempted murder, first- and second-degree attempted assault and attempt to elude, among other charges.

No one was injured in an exchange of gunfire, Ellis said.

Oregon State Police, the Wasco County Sheriff’s Office and The Dalles Police are seeking the public’s help in finding Cantwell, who may be using an alias of Logan Taylor or Kendall Myers. He’s descried as 5-foot-4 and about 140 pounds, with short, strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes.

"Cantwell is considered armed and dangerous," Ellis said. "If he is seen, the public should not approach him, but contact law enforcement immediately. Cantwell is believed to be in the Columbia River Gorge and may be on either the Oregon or Washington side."

The OSP SWAT team was called out after the shooting, reported shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday.

Highway 97 was shut down for several hours to collect evidence and document the scene, OSP reported.

OSP said any information about Cantwell’s whereabouts should be immediately reported by calling 911 or OSP dispatch at 800-442-0776, reference case No. SP21319426. You can also text *OSP (*677) from your cellphone