EUGENE, Ore. – Two people were injured in a shooting incident that occurred in a residential neighborhood, prompting a response from Lane County deputies on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting took place on Cinnamon Avenue in Eugene around 3:40 p.m., according to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities discovered one woman with a gunshot wound at the scene and identified the suspect as Izyk Paul Bartlett, 20, who fled in a silver SUV before law enforcement arrived.
Following the shooting, Eugene Police Department temporarily closed Willagillespie Road and Valley River Drive as a precautionary measure. Residents were advised to avoid the area as law enforcement worked to address the situation. LCSO officials later confirmed that the suspected shooter had barricaded himself in a nearby apartment. Fortunately, everyone involved in the incident was located, and there was no longer a threat to the public.
Law enforcement coordinated efforts, with Eugene police SWAT aiding in the apprehension of Bartlett, who was subsequently transported to Lane County Jail. Bartlett faces charges that include first-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities emphasized that the case is still under investigation to gather more information surrounding the incident.
It was asserted by LCSO officials that there was no connection between the shooting on Cinnamon Lane and a separate suspicious death case reported earlier on Highway 36. The situation in the neighborhood has stabilized, and authorities have reassured the public that there is no ongoing threat related to the incident. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office will continue to provide updates as the investigation progresses, prioritizing community safety in the aftermath of the violent episode.
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