Medford Police Investigate Shooting At In-N-Out; One Arrested - 06/01/26

On Friday, May 29 at about 11:40pm, Officers responded to the IN-N-Out Restaurant on Crater Lake Highway on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound, along with three other individuals outside a vehicle that had crashed into a tree in a nearby parking lot.

The preliminary investigation determined that the occupants of the vehicle had fled the area immediately following the shooting before losing control and colliding with the tree. The injured victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and admitted for his injuries.

During the investigation, officers located and detained a 21-year-old male suspect in the Target shopping center parking lot. Detectives and forensic personnel responded to the scene and assumed responsibility for the investigation.

Following the investigation, 21-year-old Ivan Ortiz was arrested and lodged on charges of Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

This investigation remains active. Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Medford Police Department