BCSO Investigation Of May 17 Shooting Ongoing – No New Updates At This Time (Photo) -05/19/25
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) continues to actively investigate the shooting incident that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025.
As previously reported, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Corvallis Regional Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call from a Corvallis resident in the area of Highway 99W and Lakeside Dr., reporting that someone had been shot in a vehicle near that location.
Initial information indicated that a woman, described as a short Hispanic female with long hair and wearing a long sleeve black shirt, shot a male in the vehicle. She was last seen fleeing the scene on foot with another Hispanic female, somewhere south of Lakeside Dr. and north of the city of Monroe. Both individuals have not yet been located, but investigators believe they have left the area.
As a precaution, an emergency notification was issued to residents in the area, advising them to remain alert and report any suspicious activity. The public was also cautioned not to pick up hitchhikers in the vicinity.
The male victim was transported by the Corvallis Fire Department to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, where he continues to receive treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
There are no new developments to report at this time. BCSO personnel continue to investigate the incident, and updates will be provided as they become available.
BCSO would like to thank the Corvallis Police Department, Philomath Police Department, Corvallis Fire Department, and Linn County Sheriff's Office for their assistance with this ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Benton County Sheriff’s Office at BentonCoSheriff@bentoncountyor.gov or submit tips anonymously by calling 541-573-8477 (TIPS).
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