On December 13, 2019 at approximately 2:53 p.m., McMinnville Police and Fire Department personnel responded to a reported stabbing that had just occurred at the McMinnville Public Library, located at 225 NW Adams Street, McMinnville.

Based upon investigative information an adult male victim was stabbed while in the 2nd floor area of the library. The adult male victim was transported to Willamette Valley Medical Center for initial evaluation and treatment by McMinnville Fire Department ambulance, but was later transported to Oregon Health & Sciences University Hospital. At the writing of the press release, the victim is listed in serious but stable condition.

The adult male suspect was identified based on scene investigation and witness statements as Jose Nicholo Dominguez aka Nico, a 19 year old male from McMinnville. A short time later, Mr. Dominguez was located near 7-11 in the 900 block of SW Baker Street and was detained without further incident.

Mr. Dominguez was transported to the Yamhill County Correctional Facility, where he was initially lodged on allegations of Assault in the 1st Degree.

This incident remains under investigation by the McMinnville Police Department. If you should have any information in relation to the incident, contact Sergeant Steve Macartney at (503) 435-5622 or Steve.Macartney@mcminnvilleoregon.gov