Update - Medford Police Investigate Shooting At Buffalo Wild Wings - 12/02/23

Update – 12/2/23 at 10:00 AM

Medford Police Department detectives have lodged 18-year-old Joseph Larry Lopez of Grants Pass on charges of Attempted Murder, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Assault in the First Degree. 

Police believe that a confrontation between two groups of people precipitated this shooting in front of Buffalo Wild Wings. The victim in this case remains in very serious condition at a local hospital. No further information is being released at this time.

Original Release- 

On Friday, December 1 at 11:25 p.m. a Medford Police Officer was near the parking lot of Buffalo Wild Wings (1700 Delta Waters Road) on routine patrol when multiple gunshots were heard coming from the front of the restaurant. 

The Officer found a victim lying on the ground next to the front door and immediately began providing medical aid. Several individuals were seen running to a vehicle and fleeing towards Highway 62. The suspect vehicle description and direction of travel were quickly broadcast to other officers. Responding officers located and stopped the vehicle on Highway 62 near Bullock Road.

The vehicle occupants, including the suspect, were detained and are currently being interviewed.  At the time of this update the victim is in critical condition and undergoing surgery.

This is an ongoing investigation and no further information will be released at this time. Updates, to include names and arrest specifics will be provided as they become available.