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UPDATE: Arrest Made ** OSP Seeks Information Regarding Road Rage Incident In Marion County - 02/19/26

UPDATE: Arrests made in road rage shooting incident. 

 

Oregon State Police have made two arrests related to a road rage shooting incident that occurred on June 27, 2025. On February 17, 2026, OSP detectives arrested Malachi Martinez-Sligar (22) of Salem on a warrant for the charges of Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Recklessly Endangering, and Reckless Driving.

 

On February 19, 2026, detectives arrested Aedyn Michael Williamson (18) of Philomath on an arrest warrant for the charges of Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Recklessly Endangering.
 

Both suspects were lodged at the Marion County Jail.

 

No additional information is available for release at this time. 

 

 

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (June 27, 2025) – At approximately 12:21 a.m. on June 27, 2025, Oregon State Police responded to a reported road rage incident on Interstate 5 southbound, between mileposts 265 and 263, in Marion County.

 

The incident involved a 2010 black Nissan Maxima and a sport utility vehicle resembling a 2008–2011 Dodge Journey, lighter in color, possibly gold or silver. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling in the far left and middle lanes at various points during the altercation.


During the altercation, the right-front passenger in the Dodge Journey discharged a firearm at the Nissan Maxima, striking the vehicle’s rear driver-side quarter panel multiple times. The shooter was reportedly wearing a ski mask. No injuries were reported.
 

The Dodge Journey was last seen exiting I-5 south at milepost 263 in an unknown direction.

There is not believed to be an ongoing threat to the public.  


OSP is asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information related to this case. If you have any information, please contact Detective Kelly Lorence through the Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-317802.

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About the Oregon State Police
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that safeguards Oregon’s people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws, investigates crimes, performs postmortem examinations and forensic analyses, conducts background checks, and manages law enforcement data. The agency also regulates gaming and enforces laws related to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP includes more than 1,400 employees—troopers, investigators, and professional staff—delivering comprehensive public safety services to Oregon and supporting law enforcement partners statewide.

UPDATE: Arrest Made ** OSP Seeks Information Regarding Road Rage Incident In Marion County - 02/19/26

UPDATE: Arrests made in road rage shooting incident. 

 

Oregon State Police have made two arrests related to a road rage shooting incident that occurred on June 27, 2025. On February 17, 2026, OSP detectives arrested Malachi Martinez-Sligar (22) of Salem on a warrant for the charges of Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Recklessly Endangering, and Reckless Driving.

 

On February 19, 2026, detectives arrested Aedyn Michael Williamson (18) of Philomath on an arrest warrant for the charges of Attempted Murder, Attempted Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Recklessly Endangering.
 

Both suspects were lodged at the Marion County Jail.

 

No additional information is available for release at this time. 

 

 

MARION COUNTY, Ore. (June 27, 2025) – At approximately 12:21 a.m. on June 27, 2025, Oregon State Police responded to a reported road rage incident on Interstate 5 southbound, between mileposts 265 and 263, in Marion County.

 

The incident involved a 2010 black Nissan Maxima and a sport utility vehicle resembling a 2008–2011 Dodge Journey, lighter in color, possibly gold or silver. Both vehicles were reportedly traveling in the far left and middle lanes at various points during the altercation.


During the altercation, the right-front passenger in the Dodge Journey discharged a firearm at the Nissan Maxima, striking the vehicle’s rear driver-side quarter panel multiple times. The shooter was reportedly wearing a ski mask. No injuries were reported.
 

The Dodge Journey was last seen exiting I-5 south at milepost 263 in an unknown direction.

There is not believed to be an ongoing threat to the public.  


OSP is asking for the public’s assistance in gathering information related to this case. If you have any information, please contact Detective Kelly Lorence through the Northern Command Center dispatch at 800-442-0776 or *OSP (*677) from a mobile phone. Please reference case number SP25-317802.

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About the Oregon State Police
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is a multi-disciplined organization that safeguards Oregon’s people, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP enforces traffic laws, investigates crimes, performs postmortem examinations and forensic analyses, conducts background checks, and manages law enforcement data. The agency also regulates gaming and enforces laws related to fish, wildlife, and natural resources. OSP includes more than 1,400 employees—troopers, investigators, and professional staff—delivering comprehensive public safety services to Oregon and supporting law enforcement partners statewide.