Update: Homicide, shooting incidents

Eugene Police Department is actively working on Saturday's homicide on E. 14^th Street. During this work, we have been trying to minimize acts of retaliation between two group of individuals suspected to be involved. Since the homicide, there have been two other firearm-related incidents. Because the investigation is still ongoing, these have not been definitively tied to the homicide case. These include a shots fired call at the 1500 block of Mill Street where property was struck and a shots fired call in the 3600 block of W. 13^th Avenue, where a 20-year old victim had non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

We are actively working the homicide. As a part of the investigation, detectives identified Christopher Michael Lekoff, age 18, as involved. He was arrested in Springfield on July 16, and lodged at Lane County Jail on charges including Assault in the First Degree, Menacing, and Unlawful Use Weapon.

These investigations are ongoing, and we can't provide many details due to the integrity of the investigations. We are being vigilant, and these shootings are a high priority for EPD. Many resources have been deployed and we have worked tirelessly to try and identify those involved and prevent further violence in our community. It is important for the public to be aware of the situation. We are asking for anyone with information that will be helpful to the investigations to contact Detective Trevor Hart at [email protected]

The involved individuals are mostly in their late teens and early 20s, and some of them are armed. If you notice suspicious activity, please call 911.