WOODBURN, OR – On April 1, 2025, at approximately 3:16 p.m., Woodburn Police Department (WPD) responded to the 1400 block of Sunflower Street after receiving a report of a person firing a gun into the air in a residential backyard. While officers were on their way, witnesses saw Tristan Broussard, a 28-year-old male discharge a handgun before going back inside his home.
To protect the neighborhood, officers set up a perimeter and issued a shelter-in-place message to nearby residents. The Marion County Sheriff’s SWAT team was called in for assistance, along with the County Tactical Negotiations Team. Officers worked to communicate with the subject and encourage him to surrender peacefully.
At approximately 7:38 p.m., Broussard exited his home and was taken into custody without incident. He was arrested on charges of unlawful use of a weapon and violation of a release agreement. Broussard had outstanding warrants for stalking and failure to appear in court. The suspect was transported to and lodged at the Marion County Jail.
Following the arrest, the shelter-in-place order was lifted, and officers executed a search warrant at the residence. Investigators recovered two handguns and ammunition inside the home.
The Woodburn Police Department would like to thank the Marion County Sheriff’s SWAT team, Tactical Negotiations Team, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Team for their assistance in safely resolving this situation.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact Detective Ben Ward at 503-982-2345, reference case #25-3927.
