Arrest Made by Ashland Police in Shots Fired/Menacing Complaint
On March 12, 2024, a known suspect fired a handgun at a victim in Ashland, OR, resulting in the suspect’s arrest.
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3/14/2024
Ashland, OR. – Official release: On March 12, 2024 at 8:19 p.m. officers from the Ashland Police Department received a complaint of a menacing involving a handgun. This crime was reported to have occurred in the area of Faith Street and Ashland Street.
The victim told officers that a known suspect had fired two rounds at him from a handgun. Officers attempted to locate the suspect at the time but were unsuccessful.
Members of the department’s Criminal Investigation Division took over the case on March 13, 2014 and located the suspect at his residence on HWY 66 near Emigrant Lake. The suspect was taken into custody without further incident and lodged at the Jackson County Jail on charges of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Menacing.
Two handguns were recovered at the time of arrest. Officers were not able to determine where the shots fired landed. No injuries or damaged property has been reported.
The suspect is identified as Kyle Anthony Smith, 24 years old.
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