Ashland Police Officer Involved In Shooting
- 10/26/26
On October 26, 2026 at approximately 2:00 a.m. officers with the Ashland Police Department responded to the area of the 200 block of “A” Street on a report of a business alarm.
On arrival officers encountered a lone suspect exiting the area of multiple businesses with shattered storefront windows. The suspect approached the officers while armed with a knife.
One of the officers fired his department issued sidearm at the suspect, striking the suspect.
The suspect was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center for treatment by Ashland Fire & Rescue.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is handling this investigation, in conjunction with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. APD was additionally supported by the Oregon State Police as well as the Medford Police Department and the Talent Police Department.
Further news releases will be forthcoming from the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
The area of the 200 block of “A” Street is expected to be closed for several hours as the investigation progresses.
There is no continuing threat to the community.
Ashland Police Officer Involved In Shooting
- 10/26/26
On October 26, 2026 at approximately 2:00 a.m. officers with the Ashland Police Department responded to the area of the 200 block of “A” Street on a report of a business alarm.
On arrival officers encountered a lone suspect exiting the area of multiple businesses with shattered storefront windows. The suspect approached the officers while armed with a knife.
One of the officers fired his department issued sidearm at the suspect, striking the suspect.
The suspect was transported to Rogue Regional Medical Center for treatment by Ashland Fire & Rescue.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is handling this investigation, in conjunction with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. APD was additionally supported by the Oregon State Police as well as the Medford Police Department and the Talent Police Department.
Further news releases will be forthcoming from the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
The area of the 200 block of “A” Street is expected to be closed for several hours as the investigation progresses.
There is no continuing threat to the community.