Death Investigation Lane Co., Aug. 10

LCSO release – On 08/09/21 at approximately 6:34am the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received a report that someone had been shot at a residence on Hwy. 58 near Hilltop Dr. Deputies and OSP Troopers responded and located a male with an injury to his head consistent with a gunshot wound. He was conscious and transported to an area hospital. This male advised that his handgun was missing from the residence. Also in the home was a female that had what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the chest. She was pronounced deceased. While investigating the scene, deputies spotted a male armed with a handgun hiding in the bushes next to the driveway. After approximately 45 minutes he surrendered and was taken into custody. A handgun was found in his possession.  The status of the male that had been transported to the hospital remains unknown. A small child, related to the victims, was also in the residence when the incident occurred. The child was unharmed and placed into the custody of other family members. If you have information related to this case please call the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1. This investigation is on-going. Anyone with questions regarding the status of this case are asked to contact the Lane County District Attorney’s Office at 541-682-4261.