Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested In Fatal Assault
- 06/03/26
On Tuesday, June 2, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Medford Police Department received reports from citizens in the area of West Jackson Street and Welch Street who heard what they believed to be a serious assault occurring near the railroad tracks.
As officers responded, witnesses located an adult female suffering from severe head injuries. Officers and emergency medical personnel immediately began life-saving efforts; however, those efforts were unsuccessful, and the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Based on witness statements and video evidence gathered during the investigation, officers identified and located the suspect, 19-year-old Darius McCree-Santangelo, walking near West McAndrews Road and Summit Avenue approximately 20 minutes after the initial call for service. Local businesses were pivotal in providing video footage to investigators linking the suspect to this crime.
The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Nicole Marie Dominguez. Investigators believe the suspect and victim were acquainted. No additional information regarding their relationship or the circumstances surrounding the incident will be released at this time.
Darius McCree-Santangelo was lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree. Detectives have been working closely with prosecutors from the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, which will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The Medford Police Department extends its sincere condolences to Ms. Dominguez’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested In Fatal Assault
- 06/03/26
On Tuesday, June 2, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Medford Police Department received reports from citizens in the area of West Jackson Street and Welch Street who heard what they believed to be a serious assault occurring near the railroad tracks.
As officers responded, witnesses located an adult female suffering from severe head injuries. Officers and emergency medical personnel immediately began life-saving efforts; however, those efforts were unsuccessful, and the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Based on witness statements and video evidence gathered during the investigation, officers identified and located the suspect, 19-year-old Darius McCree-Santangelo, walking near West McAndrews Road and Summit Avenue approximately 20 minutes after the initial call for service. Local businesses were pivotal in providing video footage to investigators linking the suspect to this crime.
The victim has been identified as 43-year-old Nicole Marie Dominguez. Investigators believe the suspect and victim were acquainted. No additional information regarding their relationship or the circumstances surrounding the incident will be released at this time.
Darius McCree-Santangelo was lodged at the Jackson County Jail on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree. Detectives have been working closely with prosecutors from the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office, which will be responsible for prosecuting the case.
The victim’s next of kin has been notified. The Medford Police Department extends its sincere condolences to Ms. Dominguez’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
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