Shooting Death Investigation Continues, Nov. 8

On November 4th, 2016, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male who had been shot at 595 Waldo Road in O’Brien. Upon arrival of the sheriff’s deputies, it was confirmed that the male was deceased due to a gunshot wound. The Josephine County Major Crime Response Team was requested to respond and assume the investigation. The investigation is being led by the Oregon State Police Major Crime Division. The deceased male has been identified as Jason A GEORGE, 25 years of age. George is originally from North Carolina however has been residing in the Cave Junction area for the last couple of years. The investigation is an active homicide investigation and the suspect(s) are still outstanding. Anyone with information in regards to the investigation is asked to call the Oregon State Police Dispatch Center, 541-664-4600.