Medford Police Investigating Hoax Threat Involving South Medford High School - 05/13/26

On Sunday, May 10, at approximately 12:15 a.m., the Medford Police Department was contacted by a juvenile student who reported that they believed their school email account had been hacked and compromised.

The student reported that their email account had been used to send an email indicating there was a threat to South Medford High School. That email was then shared widely online, causing alarm among community members and resulting in multiple calls to Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon (ECSO).

Medford Police have been investigating this incident since it was first reported early Sunday morning and are currently working with Medford School District staff to gather additional information and, if possible, identify those responsible.

The Medford Police Department takes threats of this nature extremely seriously. Officers were deployed to provide extra security at the school, and staff worked with law enforcement to sweep the campus prior to student arrival Monday morning.

School Resource Officers (SROs) and additional officers were present at South Medford High School on Monday, May 11, and will continue to maintain a presence throughout the week. A full-time SRO is assigned to all secondary public schools within the City of Medford.

At this time, there is no further information available. The Medford Police Department will continue to investigate this case. Based on the information currently available, investigators do not believe there is a credible threat to student safety.

Shots Fired During Apparent Break-In Attempt - 04/21/26

On Tuesday, April 21, at approximately 4:55 a.m., officers with the Medford Police Department responded to a report of a person in mental distress in the 600 block of South Oakdale Avenue. A caller reported that a neighbor in an adjacent apartment was screaming and behaving erratically.

While officers were en route, additional information indicated that the individual was attempting to break into a neighboring apartment using an axe. The occupant of that apartment discharged a firearm, striking the suspect.

Upon arrival, officers located the suspect, identified as 22-year-old Julian Moon Haight, suffering from a gunshot wound to an extremity. Officers provided emergency medical aid until he was transported to a local hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment.

No other individuals were injured during the incident.

This case remains under investigation. Additional information, including any potential criminal charges, will be released as it becomes available.