MFPD investigating shots-fired incident

MILTON-FREEWATER – Milton-Freewater Police Chief Joe Shurtz reports that last Thursday at 8:15 p.m., officers heard multiple gunshots on the 300 block of South Mill Street. Officers saw a black sedan leaving the area and conducted a high-risk traffic stop. Four people were detained and questioned by MFPD detectives.

Shurtz said that upon further investigation, officers located evidence of a shooting which including casings and damages to vehicles. No names were released of those questioned.

At this time, no injuries have been reported and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact MFPD at 541-938-5511 and reference case number 2025-0509.

---

• 
• 
• 

---

• 
• 
• 

---