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Injured officer faces surgery to repair limb By Jessica Smith of the Mail Tribune A Medford police officer who was injured in a gun battle early Saturday was expected to undergo surgery today to repair damage to his right thigh. Officer Scott Clauson, 29, was shot after he and other officers responded to a report of an armed man who was spotted on South Columbus Street. Police said Clauson is the first officer in 66 years to be shot while on duty. Clauson was taken to Rogue Valley Medical Center. His wife, Christina, and his parents, Larry and Barbara Clauson of Jacksonville, arrived to learn from doctors that his femur had been shattered. Police said they don't expect Clauson to return to full active duty for several months. "We need Scott back," Lt. Mike Moran said. "He's the kind of role model we need for young officers." Clauson, the father of two boys, is a 1989 North Medford High School graduate and he recently received his bachelor's degree in criminology from Southern Oregon University. He has been with the police department since 1995, most recently serving as a field training officer. Clauson and officer Mike Strouse fired back at but did not hit suspect Moises Sanchez-Llamas, who is facing attempted murder charges in the case. Strouse was placed on mandatory administrative leave, a protocol used in police shootings, authorities said. Sheriff's deputies, Central Point Police officers, the Oregon State Police and members of the inter-agency Major Assault and Death Investigations Unit also were on the scene. Police representatives involved in the case were sent to a stress debriefing Saturday. Mail Tribune Copyright � The Mail Tribune 1999, Medford, Oregon USA