On January 14, at 9:29 p.m., there were reports of multiple shots fired at the WOW Hall Oregon concert venue.
The Eugene Police Department and multiple law enforcement agencies responded, along with Eugene Springfield Fire.
(Police said they arrived at a “hectic scene” after a shooting outside WOW Hall, a popular venue in downtown Eugene. The shooter remains on the run. Courtesy of KTVB and YouTube. Posted on Jan 15, 2022.)
Eugene Police have released a tip line for the WOW Hall shooting (541.682.5162) and are seeking any witness information to help investigators with the case.
The only potential suspect description at this time is a male with a hoody. There is no suspect in custody at this time.
Detectives are actively working the investigation and ask the public to call with any relevant information or video/photos to that tip line.
(Hear from Chief Chris Skinner as he provides a briefing on the shooting at Wow Hall in Eugene, Oregon, which occurred around 9:29 p.m., January 14. Courtesy of the Eugene Police Department and Vimeo. Posted on Jan 15, 2022.)
Police officers arrived within 2.5 minutes to a hectic scene of people who had been shot near the walkway/back entrance to Wow Hall, with a loud and frantic crowd.
The officers quickly provided medical aid to victims, including applying tourniquets and pressure to wounds, mitigating any potential threats, and coordinating with arriving Eugene Springfield Fire Medic units for a safe response to further treat the injured victims.
The response included 25 Eugene Police Patrol Units plus multiple detective units, with the first arrival.
The Eugene Police Department expressed gratitude to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, the Oregon State Police, the Springfield Police, and the University of Oregon Police Department, who provided an additional quick response.
Police are actively working the investigation. There is no suspect in custody at this time and we ask the public to call with any relevant information. 541.682.5111. https://t.co/eV8Fugrh1T
— Eugene Police Dept. (@EugenePolice) January 15, 2022
Eugene Springfield Fire responded with five medics, four paramedic engine companies, and four chief officers.
Eugene Police Forensic Evidence Unit responded as well. Central Lane 911 received at least 30 emergency calls.
One victim remains in critical condition, and the remaining five are stable.
All of the victims with the exception of one are from out of town and appear to have traveled here for the concert. Two are female and four are male.
Five patients were transported last night to a local hospital and one patient self-transported as a walk-in to a hospital.
(Learn More about the WOW Hall Shooting, courtesy of KEZI 9 and YouTube. Posted on Jan 17, 2022.)
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