Medford, Ore. — Medford Police say at 2:09 p.m. on Monday a man called the non-emergency 911 line saying he shot his wife and was going to kill himself and his two children next. Then police say the call was dropped.
Police said people staying at Best Western had the option of staying or leaving but no one was allowed int he area during the investigation. Armed police searched all of the 258 rooms at the motel. Nearby Black Bear Diner restaurant was put on lock-down as well.
Police said even though this was a false alarm, it is crime. The man who made the call can face disorderly conduct and filing a false report charges.
Lieutenant Mike Budreau said they made an odd connection with a call made two days ago in Michigan with the almost exact same phone number and information.
If you have any information contact police.
Update (10/19 4 p.m.) Medford Police have confirmed that the alleged shooting at the Best Western Horizon Inn on Barnett was a hoax.
Medford, Ore. — Police are responding to a reported shooting at the Best Western Horizon Inn on Barnett.
Black Bear restaurant and the Best Western Horizon Inn hotel are on lock-down.
NBC5’s Kyle Aevermann is heading to the scene, more updates to come.
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