In Clatskanie, Oregon, a shooting incident on Saturday afternoon resulted in two deaths and three injuries. Among the deceased was the suspected shooter. One critically injured victim was airlifted to the hospital. Authorities confirmed no ongoing threat and stated all individuals involved knew each other. The Columbia county major crimes team and Oregon State Police are investigating the case.
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