Flare gun fired

mugshot 2Medford, Ore., — Tonight, police are searching for a suspect who they say shot a man with a flare gun.

Officers are looking for 44-year-old Gary Snow, after they say he shot a man in the arm with the flare gun late last night.

They say it happened after the victim got involved in a domestic altercation between snow and his signifcant other on the 2300 block of East Barnett Road.

Sgt. Tom Ianieri says flare guns are used “Usually when you need help. Out on a boat or in the wilderness, they’re generally not used to shoot at other people.”

Police say they have probable cause to charge Snow with assault.

If you have any information on the incident, please contact Medford Police.

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