In a tragic incident today in Grants Pass, Oregon, a local man was found dead, marking a somber development in the community. Stay informed with breaking news updates on this Grants Pass shooting, as authorities work to unravel the details surrounding this unfortunate event.
In a tragic incident today in Grants Pass, Oregon, a local man was found dead, marking a somber development in the community.
Grants Pass Shooting Investigations – Suspect Pronounced Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting
A large police presence responded Friday to an officer-involved shooting near Redwood Highway and Allen Creek Road in Grants Pass, Oregon. The incident occurred around 12:20 pm and resulted in the closure of Highway 199 from Dowell Road to Redwood Avenue.
According to a statement from the Grants Pass Police Department (GPPD), 48-year-old Kelly Lynn Mason opened fire on officers who returned fire during a short pursuit. Mason was pronounced dead at the scene. At least one officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
All officers involved have been placed on traumatic event leave per Senate Bill 111 deadly force protocols. Authorities have advised the public to avoid contacting the suspect and to contact law enforcement immediately if spotted.
Mason had been wanted in connection with a November 21 burglary homicide at a Rogue River Highway apartment. The GPPD Major Crimes Unit’s three-week investigation indicated the victims were targeted in the heist.
The November 21 Incident
On November 21 at 7:45 pm, GPPD responded to reports of gunshots fired inside a unit at the 1400 block of Rogue River Highway. Arriving officers found Katherine Crago deceased from a gunshot wound and a brutally beaten male victim who was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Mason matched the description of a 5’11”, 200 lb bald Caucasian male with brown eyes and multiple tattoos. He was considered armed and extremely dangerous and last seen driving a white Honda Accord with Oregon license plate 378PCG.
Authorities Advise Public Caution
Before Friday’s incident, police advised the public to avoid contacting Mason and to notify law enforcement immediately if spotted. The GPPD expressed no further danger to the public after the shooting but stated Redwood Highway will remain closed pending conclusion of the investigation.
Officer-Involved Shooting Details
According to the GPPD, Mason fired at officers during a short pursuit who then returned fire. At least one officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Officers from multiple agencies discharged weapons and have been placed on leave per protocol.
Mason was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident caused traffic delays with ODOT stopping traffic at Dowell Road. An officer also requested a body screen at 12:36 pm.
Conclusion
The GPPD continues investigating the November burglary homicide as well as Friday’s officer-involved shooting death of suspect Kelly Lynn Mason. The public is advised to avoid the area as Redwood Highway remains closed until the investigation concludes.
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