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Police Shooting of Daniel Edward Noonan After Bias-Crime Investigation on Oregon Coast
6/19/2026, 11:43:01 PM
Fatal Police Shooting During Bias-Crime Arrest Attempt
On June 17, 2026, Oregon State Police (OSP) and Newport Police officers attempted to arrest Daniel Edward Noonan, 49, in Lincoln City on bias-crime charges. At the 1500 block of Highway 229, Noonan opened fire; officers returned fire, critically wounding him. He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead. The officers were placed on administrative leave.
Bias-Crime Incident at Fruit Stand
The investigation originated from a June 11 incident at the Highway 101/229 intersection in Lincoln County. An OSP report says a man pushed a woman of Mayan and Indigenous descent into her fruit stand, tore down the tent, shouted racial slurs, and tried to take her purse. Her husband and bystanders intervened. Witness Jenny Nelson said the assailant rode an e-bike, shouted racist comments, and scattered produce.
Key Individuals and Agencies
Daniel Edward Noonan, 49, a Lincoln City resident with a foreclosed home, was the suspect. The fruit seller, unnamed, is a migrant vendor of Mayan/Indigenous heritage. Agencies involved include Oregon State Police, Newport Police Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard (which performed an unrelated rescue). The officers who fired have not been identified.
Timeline of Events
- June 11, 2026 – Bias-crime assault at fruit stand; police receive reports.
- June 17, 2026 – OSP and Newport Police locate Noonan, attempt arrest; shooting occurs.
- June 18, 2026 – Police release details of the shooting; officers placed on administrative leave.
Financial and Demographic Data
Court records show Bank of America foreclosed on Noonan’s Lincoln City home in 2013, leaving a principal balance of about $135,000 and $57,000 in interest. Noonan’s age (49) and the June 11 bias-crime date are confirmed.
Official Law-Enforcement Statements
Oregon State Police confirmed Noonan fired at officers, prompting a defensive response. The department placed the involved officers on administrative leave. No further details about the bias-crime evidence were disclosed.
Community Observations
Local residents, including Jenny Nelson, witnessed the fruit-stand destruction and later the confrontation. Video showed a bearded man shouting “go back to Mexico” at the vendor. No community injuries were reported during the June 17 shooting.
Conflicting Reports and Information Gaps
Police have not disclosed the number of shots fired or officer identities. The victim’s residence is unclear, and the fruit seller’s name and statements remain undisclosed. Details of the bias-crime evidence are limited.
Implications
The incident underscores challenges in enforcing bias-crime statutes and raises questions about police use-of-force during high-risk arrests.
Verbatim Quotes
- “go back to Mexico.” — Unidentified man (identified as Daniel Edward Noonan)
- “Nelson said the man who tore the woman's stand down was riding an ebike and yelled racist comments before knocking the produce over.” — Jenny Nelson, local resident
- “Noonan shot at them when they arrived and officers shot back, police said.” — Oregon State Police spokesperson
- “An officer struck Noonan, who was critically wounded and taken to a hospital where he was declared dead, police said.” — Oregon State Police spokesperson
