At 9:45pm, Wednesday, August 19th, Oregon State Police Troopers and emergency personnel responded to Interstate 5 northbound between Gold Hill and Central Point in Jackson County for a report of a motorist that had been shot.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a female motorist was northbound when she was struck with a bullet. She was transported to the hospital, treated and released for injuries.
The Oregon State Police has reason to believe this shooting is linked to the previous shootings reported along Interstate 5 beginning in late May.
Oregon State Police Forensic Scientists have responded to assist with the investigation and are also working with the District Attorney’s Offices in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas counties.
The public’s assistance regarding this investigation is still being requested by the Oregon State Polide. If you any information regarding last night’s shooting or any of the previous shootings please contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or *OSP and refer to case #SP20-235168.
