West Linn Man Threatens To Kill His Mother; Police Intervene

WEST LINN, OR — Police on Thursday arrested a man who assaulted and threatened to kill his own mother, according to West Linn officials.

Tyler Edward Kern, 30, was taken to the Clackamas County Jail on charges of menacing, unlawful use of a weapon, assault, and strangulation. He is being held on $45,000 bail.

According to police, a 911 caller reported hearing an argument shortly after 4:30 p.m. May 18 at a home in the 6200-block of Preakness Way in West Linn. The caller told dispatchers they'd heard a woman say, "What are you going to do, shoot me?" and a man respond, "I'm not going to jail."

When officers arrived, they reportedly learned Kern was armed with a handgun inside the home. After a brief dialogue, Kern allowed his mother to leave. An hour later he voluntarily surrendered himself to police.

After Kern's arrest, police learned he had assaulted his mother, pointed a gun at her, and threatened to kill her, police said. Kern also reportedly fired a round into the home's ceiling.

From the West Linn Police Department:

The West Linn Police Department works collaboratively with government agencies and community organizations that provide access to advocacy services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. In Clackamas County, Clackamas Women's Services offers comprehensive, responsive solutions for adults and children impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

The 24-hour crisis line is 888-654-2288. Call to Safety offers 24-hour phone assistance throughout the metro area in English at 503-235-5333 and El Program Hispano Católico offers the Linéa UNICA, a 24-hour Spanish-language crisis line at 503-232-4448.

A Safe Place Family Justice Center in Clackamas County and The Gateway Center in Portland provide drop-in support Monday (through) Friday.

Photo Courtesy: West Linn Police Department