Officer-Involved Shooting Results in Hospitalized Suspect, OSP Investigating
Grants Pass Police officers responded today at 7:09 a.m. to the 1600 block of NE 6th Street following reports of a male with a firearm attempting to break into a vehicle. According to a GPPD news release, during the incident, the suspect displayed the weapon, then struck the victim’s head with the body of the gun. After the confrontation, the suspect fled on foot, running south on NE 7th Street. Responding patrol officers observed the suspect on Midland Avenue. During the encounter, the suspect pointed a firearm at the officers. Faced with the perceived imminent threat of death or serious physical injury, three officers discharged their duty firearms. The officers were also attempting to prevent the suspect from causing further harm at the time of the encounter. Emergency medical aid was immediately rendered to the suspect, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Officers continued providing care until relieved by American Medical Response and Grants Pass Fire and Rescue.
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Woodrat Mountain Fire 100% Lined, Extensive Work Continues
Firefighters made significant overnight progress on the Woodrat Mountain Fire, completing fireline around 100% of the perimeter despite poor relative humidity. According to the Oregon Department of Forestry, Dozers constructed much of the line, while hand crews worked through areas of steep terrain and dense timber. The fire is estimated at about 311.6 acres per the Watch Duty app, and is 60% hose lined. Firefighters are focusing on improving existing lines, extending hose, and identifying remaining heat, with a strong aviation response planned. Air tankers will be available for retardant drops alongside the Type 1, 2, and 3 helicopter bucket drops. Although the entire perimeter is lined, crews face another day of critical weather. The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 3: GO NOW Evacuation order for Zones JAC-428-A and JAC-436, a Level 2: BE SET for Zone JAC-428-B, and a Level 1: BE READY to evacuate for Zones JAC-421, JAC-422, JAC-423, JAC-427, JAC-429, JAC-434, JAC-437, and JAC-438.
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JoCo Sheriff's Office Updates Public on Search for Missing Man
The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update after receiving a report of missing adult, David Wright back on July 26th. The initial investigation indicates that David left on his own accord on July 21st between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on a white bicycle, leaving his cell phone and personal financial documents on the desk in his office. Detectives with the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office continued their investigation July 27th and located camera footage of David at Dollar General in Murphy around 9:25 a.m. on the bicycle, where he purchased a bottle of water. Five minutes later, additional footage was observed of Wright riding his bicycle outbound on Highway 238 towards Hidden Valley Market. This was the last time Wright was seen in the area. Detectives have continued searching daily since his disappearance. Cameras and roadways in all the surrounding areas, including Provolt, Williams, and Wilderville have been searched.
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