Oregon Man Accused of Stabbing Woman, Dropping Her Off at Walgreens

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A 62-year-old Oregon man named Daniel Ray Myers has been arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder and other felony crimes after allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times while they were in his vehicle. The woman fought back but was held in the car until she convinced Myers to let her enter a nearby Walgreens in Keizer, Oregon to obtain first aid items. Store employees then called the police, and Myers fled the scene before being apprehended two days later in California.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of victims fighting back and seeking help when their safety is threatened. The fact that the woman was able to negotiate her release and get medical attention likely prevented more serious injuries or even death.

The details

According to police, on February 10th around 9 PM, Myers and the woman were in his vehicle making online food delivery orders when he drove her to a secluded location in West Salem and attempted to sexually assault her. When she resisted, he stabbed her multiple times. The woman tried to get away but Myers held her in the vehicle. She was able to convince him to let her enter a nearby Walgreens in Keizer to get first aid, at which point store employees called the police. Myers then fled the scene in a silver Honda Civic. Two days later, authorities located and detained Myers in California, where he was traveling south toward Bakersfield.

• On February 10th around 9 PM, the incident occurred in West Salem.
• The woman entered the Walgreens in Keizer later that evening to get first aid.
• Two days later, on February 12th, Myers was detained in California.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Myers will be extradited back to Oregon to face the charges against him.