Seaside, OR police officer shot and killed outside of ‘Pig 'N Pancake'

SEASIDE, Ore. — A Seaside, Oregon police officer -- Sgt. Jason M. Goodding -- was shot and killed Friday night while attempting to serve a warrant.

Goodding and a second officer were attempting to place 55-year-old Phillip Ferry under arrest.

Ferry resisted; the second officer used a Taser.

Ferry then fired a shot, which struck Goodding.

Goodding was 39 years old and is survived by his wife and school-aged children.

Jason Goodding graduated from Sherwood High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Portland State University -- and was hired by the Seaside Police Dept. in April of 2003, according to Seaside Fire & Rescue.

"During his tenure he worked as a patrol officer, detective, and a patrol sergeant. Sergeant Gooding also dedicated time to his community by coaching several different sports teams within the Seaside area."

Flowers are being accepted by the police department. Anyone who wants to donate food is asked to contact Russ Vandenberg with the Seaside Convention Center -- at (503) 738-8585.

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