ASHLAND, Ore. (Oct. 26, 2026) — An Ashland police officer shot and wounded a knife-armed suspect early Monday morning after responding to a business alarm in downtown Ashland, according to the Ashland Police Department.
Officers responded to the 200 block of A Street at approximately 2 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, after receiving a report of a business alarm.
When officers arrived, they encountered a lone suspect leaving an area where multiple businesses had shattered storefront windows, police said.
According to the department, the suspect approached officers while armed with a knife, prompting one officer to fire their department-issued handgun, striking the suspect.
Ashland Fire & Rescue transported the suspect to Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford for treatment. The suspect’s identity and condition were not immediately released.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is leading the investigation in coordination with the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office.
The Oregon State Police, Medford Police Department and Talent Police Department also assisted Ashland police with the incident.
Authorities said the 200 block of A Street is expected to remain closed for several hours while investigators process the scene.
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Additional information about the shooting is expected to be released by the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office as the investigation continues.
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