Deputies and paramedics responded to the 39000blk of Woods. Rd. near Marcola on Friday after receiving the report that someone had been shot. The victim’s husband called 911 and claimed that his wife had shot herself. Upon arrival authorities discovered a 59 year old female with a life threatening gunshot wound to her neck. She was transported to a local hospital but quickly flown to OHSU for emergency treatment. Evidence on scene suggested that the victim’s husband, 57 year old Seven Illman, shot the victim. Evidence also revealed that the suspect and victim had been in an argument just prior to the shooting. Illman was taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail on the charge of Assault in the 1st Degree. The victim remains hospitalized with serious physical injuries.
