The driver of a stolen boom truck that attempted to ram patrol cars in the western end of The Dalles early Tuesday morning was shot by officers and died of his wounds.  According to The Dalles Police Chief Tom Worthy, at about 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, Wasco County Sheriff’s Deputies observed the truck dragging a cable in the parking lot of Home Depot on West 6th Street, and the driver behaving suspiciously.  When deputies approached, the truck sped easterly down the street, attempting to ram the deputies’ patrol vehicles.  The Dalles Police arrived to assist, and a TDPD car was rammed in area of the 2900 block of West 6th.  Police officers and sheriff’s deputies fired on the driver when the truck was directed at them, and the suspect was shot.  First aid was given, and the suspect was taken to Adventist Health Columbia Gorge Hospital, where he died of his wounds.  The Dalles Police later received a report of a break-in at a business on Crates Way, where the involved boom truck was reported to be a stolen and a gate was rammed.  No officers were physically injured.  Names of the involved officers and the deceased suspect have not yet been released.  A multi-agency investigation is underway.  The Columbia Gorge Major Crimes Team is seeking help from anyone who might have seen what led up to the shooting or information on the vehicle.  The team of detectives from multiple regional law enforcement agencies would like to hear from anyone who saw an older model Ford flatbed boom truck with a green stripe in the area of Home Depot Tuesday between 1:30 a.m. and 2 a.m.  Anyone who has relevant information is encouraged to please contact the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 541-387-7077.