Photos of Gauge Douglas James Main, 19, wanted for the homicide of a Grants Pass man in Riddle on November 20, 2023 (Douglas County Sheriff's Office)

Suspect at large after killing 1, injuring another in Riddle Monday night

RIDDLE, Ore. – Police are looking for a suspect who was last seen leaving the area where a Grants Pass man was killed and another injured Monday night in Riddle.

According to Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, dispatch received calls around 11:30 p.m. Monday about a shooting near Main Street and East Third Avenue.

Deputies say Devonte Lovell Clark, 20 of Grants Pass, died at the scene.

A second Grants Pass man had a gunshot wound to the arm.  He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Detectives are currently looking for Gauge Douglas James Main, 19 of Riddle, who they say left the scene of the shooting after stealing a silver 2017 Honda Civic with Oregon license plate 276PAT.

The Sheriff’s Office says Main should be considered armed and dangerous.  If you see him or the stolen car, call 911.

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Taylar Ansures is a producer and reporter for NBC5 News. Taylar is from Redding, California and went to California State University, Chico. After graduating, she joined KRCR News Channel 7 in Redding as a morning producer. She moved to Southern Oregon in 2022 to be closer to family and became KTVL News 10’s digital producer. Taylar is currently finishing her Master's Degree in Professional Creative Writing through the University of Denver. In her free time, Taylar frequents independent bookstores and explores hiking trails across Southern Oregon and Northern California.
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