On July 26, 2018 at approximately 12:30am, Oregon State Police Troopers out of the Grants Pass office responded to Highway 199 near Reeves Creek Road to the report of two deceased males. Initially it was thought to be related to a traffic crash, but as Troopers arrived it was evident the two males had been shot. Shortly thereafter, the person that allegedly shot the two men arrived on scene and was detained.  The Oregon State Police Criminal Investigations Detectives responded and are lead on the investigation.

The names of the deceased are 28 year old Matthew J. Cortez from Cave Junction and 28 year old Jesse Swift, also from Cave Junction.

The investigation in ongoing and there is no danger to the public. There have been no arrests made regarding the incident and the detectives are working with the Josephine County District Attorney’s office.