On Tuesday, May 5th, just after 9:00 pm, officers and medical personnel were dispatched to the Minute Market on Table Rock Road, for a report of a stabbing with Central Point Police and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office also responding to assist.
Two Medford Police Officers were first to arrive on scene and began treating the 57-year-old male victim for numerous stab wounds to the torso. The victim was ultimately transported to Asante Regional Medical Center.
The victim indicated he was an employee and was taking a smoke break behind the market, when he was approached by an unknown suspect who began stabbing him for no apparent reason.
Numerous officers surrounded the area and began a search with a Sheriff’s Office K9. While the search was underway, a subject was seen in a field behind Howard School. A Medford Police officer attempted to contact him, but he fled on foot. The officer was ultimately able to chase him down and get him into custody.
The subject was determined to be the stabbing suspect and identified as 20-year-old Eli Keylor. There is no known connection between the victim and the suspect and the motive is unknown at this time.
At the time of this press release, the victim’s injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
Keylor was lodged on charges of Assault 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree.
