FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

City of Cottage Grove, OR

(541)942-9145

[email protected]

Cottage Grove, OR September 26, 2022 - On September 24, 2022 at about 1:00am, the Cottage Grove Police Department responded to a drive-by shooting in the area of Anthony Avenue and Anthony Court in Cottage Grove. There were no injuries and police do not believe this was a random shooting.

The Cottage Grove Police Department immediately directed multiple resources to the investigation and began working to identify the person(s) responsible. The investigation is ongoing and no additional details regarding the investigation will be released.

The Cottage Grove Police Department takes the safety of their community very seriously. These types of incidents are not common in our community and in response to the shooting the Cottage Grove Police Department will be taking additional steps to ensure community safety. Community members can expect to see additional police resources out and about in the community, with a focus on neighborhoods and schools.

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