A 911 call reporting shots fired within the Northbound Manzanita Rest Area on I-5, just north of the Merlin Rd. Exit, was received late Tuesday afternoon, September 20th, just after 4:15pm. Officers from the Oregon State Police and the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office were immediately dispatched as the 911 caller further reported a female had been shot.
Upon arrival, Troopers and Deputies were confronted by the male suspect, which resulted in an officer-involved shooting. The involved Troopers and Deputies have been placed on administrative leave per Senate Bill 111 protocols.
Further information regarding the condition of the female victim, or the suspect, has not been released at this time.
There is no further threat to the public and the Northbound Manzanita Rest Area remained closed for the subsequent investigation at the time information was released and no further information will be released at this time.
The incident is being investigated by the Grants Pass Police Department, assisted by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Medford Police Department, and the Oregon State Police Forensic Laboratory before being referred to the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office for review upon completion.
