The person at the center of this case
Police Officer (shot during traffic stop)
Violent Crime · Open - Fugitive at Large
15 years waiting · since 2011
DAVID ANTHONY DURHAM
Justice for Police Officer (shot during traffic stop) — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Durham possesses survival skills and was wearing full green camouflage, tan or dark boots, and a dark beret at time of disappearance—suggesting possible wilderness evasion.
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location
Lead #2Why did Durham abandon his vehicle in Waldport rather than continue fleeing? Was he attempting to reach the coast or access water routes?
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contact
Lead #3Durham has expressed interest in or traveled to California, the Caribbean, and Thailand—has he attempted to reach any of these locations?
On January 23, 2011, David Anthony Durham shot a police officer multiple times during a traffic stop in Lincoln City, Oregon, critically wounding him before fleeing in an SUV. Durham engaged in a high-speed chase and exchanged gunfire with officers before abandoning his vehicle in Waldport and disappearing. He remains a federal fugitive wanted for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and multiple violent felonies, with known survival skills and possible ties to California, the Caribbean, and Thailand.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Oregon State Police; Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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evidence
Lead #4What vehicle was Durham driving during the traffic stop, and has it been fully investigated for forensic evidence or accomplice connections?
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clue
Lead #5How long did Durham evade capture after abandoning his vehicle in Waldport, and what resources or assistance may have aided his escape?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Attempted Aggravated Murder (4 counts), Attempted Murder (10 counts), Assault in the First Degree, Assaulting a Public Safety Officer, Unlawful Use of a Weapon (12 counts), Recklessly Endangering Another (10 counts), Menacing (10 counts), Attempted Assault in the First Degree (9 counts), Assault in the Second Degree (3 counts), Attempted Assault on a Public Safety Officer (3 counts), Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer (3 counts), Reckless Driving, Assault in the Third Degree Caution: David Anthony Durham is wanted for his alleged involvement in the shooting of a police officer in Lincoln City, Oregon. At approximately 11:00 p.m.
on January 23, 2011, the police officer pulled over an SUV for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle, later identified as Durham, shot the officer multiple times and critically wounded him.
Durham then fled the area in the vehicle. A police chase ensued and Durham exchanged gunfire with officers before abandoning his vehicle in Waldport, Oregon.
A local arrest warrant was issued for Durham in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for the County of Lincoln on January 27, 2011, and he was charged with the various violations listed above. A federal arrest warrant was issued in the United States District Court in Portland, Oregon, on January 29, 2011, and Durham was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Remarks: Durham is known to possess survival skills. He was wearing full green camouflage at the time of his disappearance, as well as tan or dark boots, and a dark-colored beret.
In the past, he has expressed a desire to travel or is believed to have traveled to California, the Caribbean, and Thailand.
Timeline of Events
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2011-01-23
23:00Officer Shot During Traffic Stop
Durham shot a police officer multiple times during a traffic stop in Lincoln City, Oregon, critically wounding him.
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2011-01-23
23:30Vehicle Abandoned in Waldport
After exchanging gunfire with pursuing officers, Durham abandoned his SUV in Waldport, Oregon and fled on foot.
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2011-01-27
Local Arrest Warrant Issued
Lincoln County Circuit Court issued a local arrest warrant for Durham on multiple charges including attempted aggravated murder and assault.
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2011-01-29
Federal Warrant Issued
United States District Court in Portland, Oregon issued a federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Incident:January 23, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 23, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:June 14, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case