A man was shot early Tuesday morning in Medford after allegedly attempting to break into a neighbor’s apartment with an axe, police said.
Disturbance Escalates Into Violent Incident
According to the Medford Police Department, officers were dispatched around 4:55 a.m. to the 600 block of South Oakdale Avenue following reports of a person in mental distress.
Callers reported that a man was yelling and behaving erratically inside a nearby apartment.
Attempted Break-In Leads to Gunfire
While officers were en route, dispatchers received updated information that the individual was trying to force entry into a neighboring apartment using an axe.
In response, the resident inside the targeted apartment fired a gun, striking the suspect.
Suspect Identified, Hospitalized
Police identified the man as Julian Moon Haight, 22. He sustained a gunshot wound to an extremity.
Officers provided immediate medical assistance before he was transported to a local hospital, where he remains under treatment.
No Other Injuries Reported
Authorities confirmed that no other individuals were injured during the incident.
Investigation Ongoing
The case is still under investigation as officials work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident, including the events leading up to the attempted break-in.
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