GP Police Arrested Residential Shooting Suspect
Grants Pass Police were alerted to a shooting in the 2400 block of Leonard Road on March 4th around 5:44 p.m. An elderly woman reported to dispatch that a man had fired a gun in her home, striking his own leg. Police officers responded to the residence. Due to limited information, one of the officers called the home, learning there was another elderly person inside being held hostage by the suspected shooter. Officers notified the Grants Pass Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) to put them on standby. Law enforcement helped the elderly woman exit the home, then continued to gather more intelligence on the situation, wanting to see a safe outcome for both the hostage and the suspect. During this planning stage, patrol officers then heard shots from within the residence and immediately feared for the safety of the hostage. Officers forced entry into the home to rescue the hostage. Once inside the home, they discovered the suspect had shot himself in the chest, and lifesaving measures were provided. The elderly male hostage was helped out of the home.
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Joint Task Force Serves Child Sexual Abuse Material Search Warrant in Talent
The Southern Oregon Child Exploitation Team (SOCET) along with the Oregon Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served a search warrant in Talent Thursday. SOCET responded after receiving a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children which led to subpoenas. After discovering Child Sexual Abuse Material images were uploaded from the residence on Taylor Street, investigators served the search warrant. They interviewed possible witnesses and involved parties, and investigations are ongoing. During the warrant, digital devices were seized which investigators are continuing to examine, as well as interviewing witnesses. No further details will be released at this time.
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MPD Responded to Report of Shots Fired, Arrested Involved Suspects
Medford Police officers responded to a report of gunshots near W 8th Street and Hamilton Street Wednesday at 9:28 p.m. A witness reported to officers that gunshots were heard in the area. The witness then saw a white pickup leaving the area. Officers located and recovered evidence consistent with shots being fired. While on the scene, a vehicle matching the description provided by the witness was observed by officers. A traffic stop was conducted and two occupants were detained. Additional individuals believed to be involved in the incident were later identified and contacted by officers. There is no indication that anyone sustained injuries during the incident. Investigators believe an altercation occurred between several individuals, and at some point during the confrontation a firearm was produced and discharged into the air. It has not yet been determined who fired the weapon. This case is under investigation, and there is no known threat to the public. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Medford Police Department’s Detective Division at 541-774-2230.
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