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 … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. – In recent days, the Eugene Police Department (EPD) has been confronted with a troubling trend of overdose-related deaths in the community. Since Wednesday, August 2, 2023, there have been at least eight fatalities linked to drug use, with initial investigations pointing towards a potential connection to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. The … Read more
EUGENE, Ore. – In the past few days, the Eugene Police Department (EPD) has been dealing with a concerning trend. Since Wednesday, there have been at least 8 overdose-related deaths in the city. Upon initial investigation, it appears that each of these tragic deaths may be connected to illicit drug use and, more specifically, the … Read more