Creed V. Brattain IV, 26, of Hubbard, Oregon, died on October 20, 2017, from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot while duck hunting in Sherwood, Oregon. Deputies from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office were notified and investigated the scene; authorities found no evidence of foul play or involvement by other people.

The case was handled as a tragic hunting accident with no suspects, arrests, or criminal charges. The investigation concentrated on the circumstances that led to the accidental shooting and the sequence of events that day.

If anyone witnessed the hunting trip or has information about the circumstances in Sherwood on October 20, 2017, please come forward.