ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) — The Columbia County district attorney says a St. Helens police officer was justified in using his patrol car to ram and kill a man who shot at a gas station, tried to carjack two people and sprayed bullets at motorists.

District Attorney Jeff Auxier said he has closed criminal investigation into the Oct. 9 police confrontation with Michael Veatch of Longview, Washington.

Police say Veatch shot into a St. Helens gas station and led officers on a chase before getting out of his car and shooting at drivers.

Officer Elijah Merkwan intentionally struck Veatch with his patrol car.