No Injuries in Altercation Involving Gunshots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, February 17, 2024 / 4:54AM
CONTACT
Jason Hays
Lieutenant - La Grande Police Department
541-963-1017 / office jhays@cityoflagrande.org
NO INJURIES IN ALTERCATION INVOLVING GUNSHOTS
UPDATE: February 22, 2024 / 07:27AM
Last night, February 21, 2024 at 07:37PM, a local juvenile involved in this incident was arrested/cited on charges of Attempted Burglary I, Attempted Assault III, and Disorderly Conduct. This investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected.
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Last night, February 17, 2024 at 12:32AM, La Grande Police officers responded to the 3200 block of Alder Street in La Grande for multiple reports of gunshots in the area. Officers arrived shortly after receiving the call and made contact with several juveniles and young adults who were in the area.
The investigating officers learned there was initially a verbal altercation between teenagers and one person pulled a .22 caliber rifle out of a vehicle and fired multiple shots into the air. The altercation did get physical at one point and one adult was punched in the face, but did not sustain any injuries. Several of the involved persons left prior to the police arriving on scene.
Officers collected multiple spent .22 caliber casings in the area, which were seized as evidence. The investigating officers are continuing to interview witnesses and collect home security video. This is an active investigation and further information will be provided when available.
If anyone has any information to assist with this investigation, they are encouraged to contact Officer Aaron Clark at the La Grande Police Department (541-963-1017).
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