By Associated Press - Thursday, March 15, 2018

KEIZER, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State Police say a suspect in the armed robbery of a Pizza Hut was shot and killed by a police officer.

Lt. Cari Boyd says the robbery happened Wednesday night in Keizer. She says the suspect, 26-year-old Ryan Chapman of Salem, crashed his car into another and then ran. Keizer officer Tyler Wampler fired his gun during the ensuing confrontation.

Wampler has been placed on paid administrative leave.

The Oregon State Police is handling the investigation.

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