MEDFORD, Ore. (Jun. 2, 2026) — Police are investigating a homicide after officers responding to a report of an assault Tuesday afternoon found a woman with fatal injuries in a west Medford neighborhood.
According to the Medford Police Department, officers were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday after a citizen reported hearing what sounded like an assault in the area of Welch Street near West Jackson Street.
When officers arrived, they located an adult woman suffering from significant injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said a person of interest was taken into custody and remains detained as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
Authorities described the case as an active homicide investigation. Detectives remained at the scene Tuesday afternoon, and a heavy police presence was reported in the area.
Officials emphasized that there is no known threat to the public at this time.
The identities of the victim and the person in custody have not been released, and investigators said additional information would be provided as it becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Medford Police Department.
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