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Published 12:00 am Saturday, March 31, 2018

Medford police shooting — A Medford police officer shot and wounded a suspect who authorities say was armed with a rifle. Oregon State Police Lt. Mark Duncan says officers responded Thursday to a report that 41-year-old William Shelton was menacing with a firearm at a home that included children. A SWAT team and hostage negotiators arrived when Shelton wouldn’t leave the home. Duncan says Shelton eventually came outside, firing several shots from a rifle. A Medford police office then fired a round that hit Shelton in the upper chest. He is expected to survive.

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