Oregon man fatally shot after attacking family member with knife, deputies say

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- An early morning domestic dispute in Philomath on Saturday ended in the shooting death of a 36-year-old man, the Benton County Sheriff's Office announced on Saturday.

Law enforcement responded to the scene just after 2:15 a.m. in the 600 block of College Street.

"Preliminary information indicates the incident began as a domestic assault involving family members. Gerardo Martinez Flores, 36, of Philomath, was shot while attacking another individual with a knife. Gerardo was pronounced deceased at the scene," officials said.

No arrests have been made and authorities say there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The investigation is ongoing.