Eagle Point officer shoots man at Carl's Jr.

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EAGLE POINT — Law enforcement confirms that they are investigating an officer-involved shooting at a fast food restaurant in Eagle Point that has left one man dead. It happened at 8:45 p.m. at the Carl's Jr. restaurant in Eagle Point. Police shut down the intersection of Linn Road and Highway 62 during the investigation. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation into the shooting that involved an Eagle Point officer. The officer was injured during the encounter but did not need medical attention. The man who was killed has not been identified by authorities. They said the officer used verbal commands, a less lethal option including a Taser before firing the fatal shot. The incident was reported as an 'assault with a weapon' on police radio traffic. What led up to the deadly encounter is unclear. (This story will be updated when more information is available.)