Clackamas County Deputies Shoot Man Wielding Axe, Identified

UPDATE: A **19-year-old man**, identified as **Matthew Evan Cabril**, was shot by Clackamas County deputies on the night of **December 5, 2023**, after allegedly charging at them with an **axe**. This shocking incident unfolded outside **Wilsonville**, Oregon, and has left Cabril in **critical condition** at OHSU.

According to the **Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office**, deputies from the **Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office**, under contract with the **Wilsonville Police Department**, responded to a reported **domestic disturbance** involving a moving vehicle. Upon locating the vehicle near **Southwest Stafford Road** and **Southwest 65th Avenue**, Cabril unexpectedly exited while brandishing an axe above his head, rushing towards the officers.

Bodycam and dashcam footage captured the alarming encounter, although the videos have not yet been released to the public. In response to the imminent threat, deputies **Madison Stefanovich** and **Nathan Banfi** discharged their weapons, striking Cabril a total of **three times**.

Immediately following the incident, deputies initiated lifesaving measures and provided first aid until paramedics from **Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue** arrived on the scene. Cabril was subsequently transported to OHSU for emergency medical treatment.

Both deputies involved, Stefanovich and Banfi, who have been with the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office since **2022**, have been placed on **paid administrative leave**, a standard procedure in such cases.

The **Clackamas County DA’s Office** confirmed that the incident will be reviewed by a **Clackamas County Grand Jury** to evaluate the use of deadly force. The investigation is being conducted by the **Lake Oswego** and **West Linn Police Departments** in conjunction with the **Clackamas County Major Crimes Team**.

The situation is developing, and officials have stated they will refrain from additional comments until the grand jury proceedings are concluded.

This incident raises significant questions about police response to perceived threats and the use of force. As details continue to emerge, the community remains on edge, watching closely for updates on Cabril’s condition and the investigation’s findings.

Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent story as it develops.