EUGENE, Ore. — Lane County deputies are investigating after a person was struck by gunfire Monday evening when shots were fired at a residence in Eugene, authorities said.
What happened
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office says 911 callers reported the shooting around 7:20 p.m. on July 7 in the 500 block of Lynnbrook Drive. Deputies and detectives from the sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Section responded, processed the scene and confirmed that gunfire had penetrated the exterior of a home and struck an adult who was inside.
The injured person was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Investigators described the incident as a targeted act against a member of the victim’s family. The sheriff’s office said the suspect had not been apprehended and may still be armed.
“Because the shooting appears to be a motivated crime, there is no indication of an increased risk to the community,” the Lane County Sheriff’s Office said.
Local response and investigation
Deputies remained on scene after initial calls and detectives processed evidence as part of an active investigation. The sheriff’s office has not released additional details about the suspect, vehicle descriptions or the victim’s condition.
- Incident location: 500 block of Lynnbrook Drive, Eugene
- Reported: about 7:20 p.m., July 7
- Victim: one adult struck by gunfire and taken to a hospital
- Investigation status: active; suspect not in custody and may still be armed
Timeline
| Time/Date | Event |
|---|---|
| About 7:20 p.m., July 7 | Lane County 911 calls report shooting at residence |
| Shortly after | Deputies and criminal investigators respond and process the scene |
| Following response | One adult transported to hospital; investigation under way |
For Eugene residents, the sheriff’s office characterization of the incident as targeted is intended to reassure the public that this was not a random act. Still, the note that the suspect may remain armed means investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Officials have not provided further details about the condition of the person taken to the hospital or specific leads in the case. The sheriff’s office said no additional information was available as detectives continue their work.
As the investigation continues, local law enforcement agencies typically rely on witnesses and community tips to develop leads. Anyone with information about the incident on Lynnbrook Drive is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office.
