On July 18th, 2019 just after 8:30 pm, Oregon State Police Troopers, and Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to exit 45A for a suicidal male, armed with a handgun. While en route to the scene, medical was summoned to stage in the area.
At 8:46 pm, the first Oregon State Police Trooper arrived on the scene. A total of three Oregon State Police Troopers and two Jackson County Sheriffs Deputies ultimately arrived on the scene. The officers observed the male on Rogue River Hwy, underneath 1-5, and he was armed with a handgun.
At 8:59 p.m., shots were fired. The male was immediately determined to be deceased. No officers were injured.
Per protocol, the Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit was summoned to the scene. The Medford Police Department was identified as the lead agency in the investigation, assisted by the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. The initial investigation indicates that the deceased fired his handgun during the incident, and one police officer on the scene also fired his weapon.
The deceased has been identified as Tony Orland Mills, 73 years old. Next of kin has been notified.
This case remains under investigation. Further information will be released as the investigation unfolds.
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