Man found ‘not guilty’ in connection with Cave Junction shooting

Update (12/21/18 3:05 p.m.) – Jacob Morgan was found not guilty of attempted murder, assault and unlawful use of a weapon. After Morgan was cleared of all three counts, NBC5 reached out to his attorney, who stated the shooting was a case of self-defense.

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Original story: CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. – Police have arrested a man in connection with a shooting that took place earlier this month in Josephine County.

Oregon State Police said on April 9 at around 2:00 a.m., troopers responded to Art’s Red Garter Steakhouse in Cave Junction.

When police arrived at the scene, the found a man with a gunshot wound to the chest.

The victim was later identified as 32-year-old Andre Dwayne Wright from Cave Junction.

Police said Wright was taken to the hospital with critical injuries.

On April 26, police in Los Angeles arrested a subject in connection with the shooting, 26-year-old Jacob Morgan.

Police have released no further details about the shooting, but they urge anyone with information to call police at 541-618-7988.

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