Authorities Ask: Who's Shooting At Cars On I-5?

Nicolas Vigier

Bullet holes have appeared in vehicles traveling on Interstate 5 in a three-county area.  Oregon State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible.

Oregon State Police say reports of shot vehicles covers a three-county area, which roughly stretches from Ashland to just north of Canyonville.
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Since July 14th, authorities have learned of several vehicles shot in Douglas, Josephine, and Jackson Counties. No injuries have been reported, but the threat to safety has police concerned.

If motorists believe their vehicle’s been hit by gunfire on I-5, they’re asked to continue out of the area and call 911. The time and location should be noted as accurately as possible.

Information about the shootings should be shared with the Oregon State Police as well.

Tips can be sent to: Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 1-800-442-2068 or * OSP- Reference OSP Case #SP20-173444.

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Brian Bull is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Oregon, and remains a contributor to the KLCC news department. He began working with KLCC in June 2016.   In his 27+ years as a public media journalist, he's worked at NPR, Twin Cities Public Television, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Wisconsin Public Radio, and ideastream in Cleveland. His reporting has netted dozens of accolades, including four national Edward R. Murrow Awards (22 regional),  the Ohio Associated Press' Best Reporter Award, Best Radio Reporter from  the Native American Journalists Association, and the PRNDI/NEFE Award for Excellence in Consumer Finance Reporting.