CANYONVILLE, Ore. – A Murphy, Oregon man was safely taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after a several hour standoff with law enforcement. On April 15, 2020, 9-1-1 dispatchers began receiving multiple reports around 9:48 am, of a man who was firing several rounds outside of a residence in the 400-block of SW Fourth Place. Several law enforcement officers with various agencies responded to the incident. A citizen notification was made to area residents asking them to stay inside their homes and lock their doors. Interstate 5 was reduced to 1 southbound lane during the incident as well. The man shooting was identified as 23-year-old Cedar Cascade Higgs. It was reported that Higgs was observed with at least two firearms; a handgun and a rifle. Members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Team and the Crisis Negotiations Team also responded and tried to negotiate with the man. At approximately 3:45 pm, Higgs surrendered to deputies and was taken into custody without incident. He was lodged at the Douglas County Jail on the following charges: Unlawful Use of a Weapon; Menacing; Disorderly Conduct II; Reckless Endangering. Detectives, who are continuing to investigate, believe Higgs fired over twenty rounds during the incident.
