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MEDFORD, Ore. — Medford Police detained two people and contacted others involved after shots were fired into the air during an altercation on Wednesday morning.
Responding to a report of gunshots in the area of West 8th Street and Hamilton Street at 9:28 p.m., an officer already in the vicinity who heard several gunshots and arrived shortly after the incident occurred. Additional officers also responded.
One officer was flagged down by a citizen near the intersection who reported hearing gunshots and seeing a white, lowered pickup truck leaving the area. Officers found evidence consistent with shots being fired and noticed a vehicle matching the witness’s description.
One of the officers conducted a traffic stop after the driver pulled into a nearby residence. Two occupants were detained, and more people believed to be involved were later identified and contacted by officers. No injuries were reported.
Investigators think a firearm was produced and discharged into the air during an altercation between several individuals. It has not yet been determined who fired the weapon. The case remains under investigation.
If you have information about this incident, please contact the police department’s Detective Division at 541-774-2230.
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