20-18554 *(Update)* 110520 at 1930 hours Murder Investigation 15000 block of E. Evans Creek Road, Wimer, OR Suspect: Joshua Robert Miller, birthdate 5/8/1985 On 110420 at 1556 hours Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to property in the 15000 block of East Evans Creek Road north of Wimer, OR for a reported Assault With a Firearm. A witness advised deputies that he and two other men had gone to the property to pick up an item from the suspect. The suspect knew the men. Shortly after they arrived, the suspect shot two of the men with a firearm. The witness fled to call law enforcement. When deputies arrived the men who were shot were not located and were not where the witness saw them last. The suspect was gone along with his Polaris side-by-side ATV. Darkness prevented a complete and safe search of the 30 acre property. The scene was secured overnight. On 11/5/20, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and K9s conducted a search of the property. Deputies located the bodies of the 2 male victims in the wood line above the property. They were found about half a mile from where they were shot. After locating the bodies, the side by side was also located about 150 yards up the hill. The area was searched extensively for the suspect, but searchers did not locate him. At this time, the suspect, Joshua Miller, is still outstanding and is considered armed and dangerous. JCSO is requesting anyone with information about Miller’s location or any possible sighting to call 911. The names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The double murder is continuing under investigation by the Jackson County Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit. ____________________________________________ UPDATE 110520 AT 1100 20-18554 As of this hour the investigation is continuing into a reported Assault With a Firearm in the East Evans Creek Rd. area. The Major Assault Death Investigation Unit (MADIU) has been activated and JCSO is now working on the case with Oregon State Police, Jackson County District Attorney's Office, Medford PD and Central Point PD. Additionally, Jackson County Search and Rescue is assisting at the scene. The scene was secured overnight and the processing and search of the scene continued today. Investigators are continuing to look for a suspect in the case: He is Joshua Robert Miller, dob 050885 of Rogue River. He is described as having sandy blonde hair, blue eyes, 5'10" and 185 pounds. Last night it was believed that he may be on foot in the East Evans Creek area or may be operating a Polaris side-by-side ATV. He is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. If you see him or know his location contact 911. Additional details regarding the case are not being released at this time as the investigation is active. _________________________________________________________ UPDATE CASE 20-18554 110420 2035 hrs SUSPECT SOUGHT IN SHOOTING On 110420 at 1556 hours, Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the area of the 15000 block of East Evans Creek Rd outside Rogue River, Oregon. The case is an assault with a firearm. Tonight at 2035 hours JCSO investigators are requesting assistance in locating a suspect in the investigation. He is Joshua Robert Miller, dob 050885 of Rogue River. He is described as having sandy blonde hair,, 5'10" and 185 pounds. He may be on foot in the East Evans Creek area or may be operating a Polaris ATV. He is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. If you see him or know his location contact 911 immediately. Do not approach him. No further details on the incident or other involved persons is being released at this time. See attached suspect photo of Miller. _______________________________________________________________ Case 20-18554 Reported Assault With Weapon _________________________________ On 110420 at 1556 hours, Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the area of the 15000 block of East Evans Creek Rd outside Rogue River, Oregon. The weapon is reportedly a firearm. At this hour deputies are still investigating an active scene. Further details are unavailable at this time. It is not known when updated information will be released.

 Jackson County Sheriff's Office, OR

20-18554    *(Update)* 110520 at 1930 hours   

 

Murder Investigation

15000 block of E. Evans Creek Road, Wimer, OR

Suspect: Joshua Robert  Miller, birthdate 5/8/1985

On 110420 at 1556 hours Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to property in the 15000 block of East Evans Creek Road north of Wimer, OR for a reported Assault With a Firearm. A witness advised deputies that he and two other men had gone to the property to pick up an item from the suspect. The suspect knew the men.

Shortly after they arrived, the suspect shot two of the men with a firearm. The witness fled to call law enforcement. When deputies arrived the men who were shot were not located and were not where the witness saw them last. The suspect was gone along with his Polaris side-by-side ATV. Darkness prevented a complete and safe search of the 30 acre property. The scene was secured overnight.

On 11/5/20, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and K9s conducted a search of the property. Deputies located the bodies of the 2 male victims in the wood line above the property.  They were found about half a mile from where they were shot. After locating the bodies, the side by side was also located about 150 yards up the hill.  The area was searched extensively for the suspect, but searchers did not locate him.  At this time, the suspect, Joshua Miller,  is still outstanding and is considered armed and dangerous. JCSO is requesting anyone with information about Miller’s location or any possible sighting to call 911.

The names of the victims are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The double murder is continuing under investigation by the Jackson County Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit.

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UPDATE 110520 AT 1100 

20-18554

As of this hour the investigation is continuing into a reported Assault With a Firearm in the East Evans Creek Rd. area. The Major Assault Death Investigation Unit (MADIU) has been activated and JCSO is now working on the case with Oregon State Police, Jackson County District Attorney's Office, Medford PD and Central Point PD. Additionally, Jackson County Search and Rescue is assisting at the scene.

The scene was secured overnight and the processing and search of the scene continued today.

Investigators are continuing to look for a suspect in the case:

He is Joshua Robert Miller, dob 050885 of Rogue River. He is described as having sandy blonde hair, blue eyes, 5'10" and 185 pounds. Last night it was believed that he may be on foot in the East Evans Creek area or may be operating a Polaris side-by-side ATV. He is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.  If you see him or know his location contact 911.

Additional details regarding the case are not being released at this time as the investigation is active.

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UPDATE CASE 20-18554 110420 2035 hrs

SUSPECT SOUGHT IN SHOOTING

On 110420 at 1556 hours, Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the area of the 15000 block of East Evans Creek Rd outside Rogue River, Oregon. The case is an assault with a firearm.

Tonight at 2035 hours JCSO investigators are requesting assistance in locating a suspect in the investigation. He is Joshua Robert Miller, dob 050885 of Rogue River. He is described as having sandy blonde hair,, 5'10" and 185 pounds. He may be on foot in the East Evans Creek area or may be operating a Polaris ATV. He is considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS.

If you see him or know his location contact 911 immediately. Do not approach him.

No further details on the incident or other involved persons is being released at this time.  See attached suspect photo of Miller.

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Case 20-18554

Reported Assault With Weapon

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On 110420 at 1556 hours, Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of an assault with a weapon in the area of the 15000 block of East Evans Creek Rd outside Rogue River, Oregon. The  weapon is reportedly a firearm.

At this hour deputies are still investigating an active scene. Further details are unavailable at this time. It is not known when updated information will be released.