Oregon man killed while confronting suspected thieves in Hood River during bike theft

One of Hood River’s “sweetest souls” is being remembered on Monday after police say he was killed while trying to stop two people from stealing his bike.

According to police, they responded to the intersection of 5th and June Street around 3:46 p.m. on Friday. There, they found Stephen Hayes on the road, he died at the scene despite efforts by paramedics.

Members of the community left flowers and drawings along the sidewalk near his home to remember him.

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