Grants Pass man arrested for shooting in Eugene

EUGENE, Ore. – A Grants Pass man was arrested in connection with a New Year’s Day shooting in Eugene.

Police said at about 9:20 a.m. on January 1, people in two separate cars were arguing near 7^th Place and Seneca road. At one point, three shots were fired from inside one of the vehicles, a white Dodge Caliber, and then both vehicles left the scene.

Officers converged on the area and were able to find the Caliber in a parking lot near West 11^th and Bailey Hill. Two of the three occupants of the vehicle were found nearby, including the suspected shooter. The third occupant was later tracked down with the help of a K9 unit.

Eugene police said they’re still looking for the other vehicle involved, identified as a silver or teal Honda Accord or Civic.

On January 2, police identified 28-year-old Dalton Styles Johnson of Grants Pass as one of the suspects arrested. He was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, felon in possession of a firearm and theft.

According to officers, the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident based on vehicle ownership.