Hillsboro Police has released and confirmed the identity of the individual who attacked a Hillsboro Police Officer on August 19th and was shot. The man is Jose Juan Aguilar-Mandujano, 20, of Hillsboro.
Mr. Aguilar-Mandujano remains in critical condition at Legacy Emmanuel hospital.
On 08/26/22 Hillsboro Police received an investigative update on the violent unprovoked attack which resulted in an officer involved shooting.
The involved officer was identified as Lieutenant Neil Potter, a 23-year veteran of the Hillsboro Police Department. Potter is currently assigned to the patrol division as a watch commander.
During the assault, Potter was knocked to the ground and suffered broken facial bones and a concussion. Once on the ground, the subject continued to assault Potter and made efforts to take Potter’s handgun.
As a result, Hillsboro Police has released images provided by the Washington County Major Crimes Team.
Hillsboro Police also provided video from a nearby business which depicts the initial attack against Lt. Potter, Potter’s attempt to disengage, and the subjects continued attack of the officer.
Jose Juan Aguilar-Mandujano remains hospitalized.
Lieutenant Potter continues to recover from injuries resulting from this incident.
