Medford Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charges After Early-Morning Shooting on Swing Lane, Police Say

MEDFORD, Ore. โ€” A 33-year-old man has been arrested by the Medford Police Department (MPD) and is facing multiple charges following a dispute in which shots were fired.

Bryce W. Kleinhanz was lodged at the Jackson County Jail following a shooting incident during the early hours of the morning on Wednesday in the 800-block of Swing Lane.

 

He is Facing Multiple Charges

Kleinhanz is charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree attempted assault, the unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree criminal mischief, and reckless endangerment.

Tidings Insight
In Oregon, an attempt charge means prosecutors claim intent plus a substantial step toward the crime, even if the plan fails.

According to the MPD, investigators believe the suspect was known to the occupants of the apartment and that the shooting was the result of a dispute.

Investigators utilized Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology and located the suspectโ€™s vehicle in the parking lot of a Walmart a few hours after the early morning shooting.

Tidings Context
ALPR tools scan plates and can alert officers when a vehicle is linked to a case / drones can give overhead visibility so arrests can happen at a distance with fewer officers rushing in.

A drone was used to assist with surveillance and observed the suspect exiting his vehicle. He was arrested without incident while walking toward the store.

Detectives searched his vehicle, and a firearm was recovered.

Tidings Timeline
  • Wednesday early morning : shots fired during dispute at Swing Lane apartments
  • A few hours later : ALPR locates suspect vehicle in Walmart parking lot
  • Later that morning : drone used for surveillance as suspect exits vehicle
  • Same day : suspect arrested / vehicle searched / firearm recovered

This is an ongoing police investigation.

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