EUGENE, Ore. – A shooting incident in a residential neighborhood in Eugene, Oregon, on April 24, left two people injured. Lane County deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Cinnamon Avenue at around 3:40 p.m., where they found Melissa Holland with a gunshot wound. Tragically, Holland succumbed to her injuries later on. The suspect fled the scene in an older silver SUV before authorities arrived.
Following the shooting, Eugene Police Department closed off Willagillespie Road and Valley River Drive for police activity, urging residents to steer clear of the area. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed that a suspect involved in the shooting had barricaded himself in a nearby apartment. The road closures were lifted around 5:20 p.m., with officials reassuring the public that everyone involved in the incident had been located, and there was no longer a threat to safety.
Eugene police SWAT teams aided in the apprehension of the suspected shooter, identified as 20-year-old Izyk Paul Bartlett. Bartlett was taken into custody and transported to Lane County Jail, where he faces charges of first-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault, and illegal possession of a firearm. The case remains under investigation by authorities to uncover further details surrounding the incident.
Sadly, Melissa Holland, the shooting victim, passed away from her injuries, as confirmed by Lane County Sheriff’s Office officials. The community in Eugene has been left reeling from the tragedy, with the circumstances of the shooting raising concerns among residents. The swift response from law enforcement and the collaboration between different agencies played a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of the public during the incident. Local authorities continue to work diligently to gather information and bring justice to those affected by this senseless act of violence.