Law enforcement continues to search for a woman who allegedly shot a man in the back Saturday south of Corvallis, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office reported.
The sheriff’s office reports no new developments as the investigation continues.
Deputies responded to a 911 call about the shooting at approximately 5:30 a.m., May 17 from a Corvallis resident in the area of Highway 99W and Lakeside Drive.The initial information indicated that a woman, described as a short Hispanic female with long hair and wearing a long-sleeve black shirt, shot a male in the vehicle.
The woman was last seen fleeing the scene on foot with another Hispanic female, somewhere south of Lakeside Drive and north of Monroe. Both individuals have not yet been located and investigators believe they have left the area.
As a precaution, an emergency notification was issued to residents in the area, advising them to remain alert and report any suspicious activity. The public was also cautioned not to pick up hitchhikers in the vicinity.
The male victim was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center where he continues to receive treatment for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
In a press release, BCSO thanked the Corvallis Police Department, Philomath Police Department, Corvallis Fire Department and the Linn County Sheriff’s Office for assisting with the investigation.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact BCSO at BentonCoSheriff@bentoncountyor.gov or submit tips anonymously by calling 541-573-8477 (TIPS).