The Grants Pass Police Department has released more information about the fatal shooting that happened last weekend at an apartment complex off Rogue River Highway.
On Friday at about 9:20 p.m., the Grants Pass 9-1-1 Communications Center received multiple calls about a shooting that had just occurred in the 1400-block of Highway 99. A male victim was down in the parking lot of the apartment complex.
GP police officers responded to the scene along with the Oregon State Police and Josephine County Sheriff's Office. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel found and provided immediate medical care to a male gunshot victim. Grants Pass Fire & Rescue and American Medical Response also provided medical care, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
GPPD detectives took over the investigation and identified the deceased as 24-year-old Jose Regalado of Grants Pass. The initial investigation was supported by the OSP Major Crimes Team, Josephine County District Attorney's Office and Josephine County Medical Examiner.
GPPD Captain Justin DeKruger said this remains an active investigation and they are requesting anyone with information or video to call the agency at (541)-450-6260 and reference Case #2024-26283.
