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.


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