Douglas County Sheriff's Office Tactical Response, Crisis Negotiation Teams Called to Disturbance
Two men were found injured and uncooperative in a truck after a reported fight and gunshot on Melqua Rd. Deputies, negotiators, and the DCSO Tactical Team responded. A K-9 was used to apprehend one man. Two guns were found; charges are pending. Both were hospitalized for injuries.
ROSEBURG, Ore. – Several members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1800 block of Melqua Road in Roseburg at about 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025 to investigate a report of males fighting and a gunshot heard.
Upon arrival, deputies located two males, aged 45 and 51, both of Roseburg, seated in the cab of a parked grey 1994 Toyota pickup. Deputies observed the elder of the two males was bleeding and appeared injured.
Both were uncooperative with efforts to contact them and attempts to evaluate the injured subject’s medical condition. Negotiators from the DCSO Crisis Negotiations Team attempted de-escalation and a peaceful resolution for more than four hours.
Members of the DCSO Tactical Response Team then approached with a K-9 and contacted the younger male. He remained uncooperative but was ultimately apprehended with use of the K-9. The second subject had obvious injuries from an assault.
Both involved males were transported by Umpqua Valley Ambulance to Mercy Medical Center for treatment.
Deputies were granted a search warrant for the pickup truck, and they located two handguns and ammunition inside.
Due to the injuries sustained, charges will be referred to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office.
Deputies were assisted on scene by responders from several agencies including the Roseburg Police Department, Winston Police Department, Oregon State Police, Sutherlin Police Department, Umpqua Valley Ambulance and Central Douglas Fire and Rescue.
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