JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police (OSP) reports that on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, just after 12:00 p.m., a Josephine County Sheriff’s Office Deputy encountered a wanted suspect with a felony warrant, near the O’Brien Country Store, in O’Brien.
The suspect, Clinten Anthony Robertson (33) of Grants Pass, evaded the deputy and used his vehicle to ram the deputy’s vehicle, resulting in an officer involved shooting.
Robertson was struck by gunfire during the incident and transported to Three Rivers Hospital in Grants Pass for medical treatment.
No injuries to bystanders or law enforcement occurred during the incident.
The Josephine County Major Crime Team, which consists of the Josephine County District Attorney’s Office, the Grants Pass Police Department, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office, and the Oregon State Police has been activated. The Oregon State Police (OSP) is leading the investigation. No additional details will be released at this time.
