Medford Police officers responded to the Crater Lake Highway In-N-Out on a report of shots fired Friday at 11:40 p.m.
A 19-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound was located by officers, along with three other individuals outside a vehicle that had crashed into a tree in a nearby parking lot.
The preliminary investigation determined that the occupants of the vehicle had fled the area immediately following the shooting before losing control and colliding with the tree. The injured victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and admitted for his injuries.
During the investigation, officers located and detained a 21-year-old male suspect in the Target shopping center parking lot. Detectives and forensic personnel responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.
The suspect, Ivan Ortiz was arrested and lodged on charges of Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The investigation remains active.
