EUGENE, Ore. (KEZI) -- Six people were sent to the hospital after a mass shooting in downtown Eugene Friday evening, according to the Eugene Police Department.
This happened just before 9:30 p.m. outside in the parking lot at WOW Hall in the 200 block of West 8th Avenue. At the time of the shooting, there was a concert underway. The performers were rappers Lil Bean and Zay Bang.
At first, police confirmed five people were hurt, including four males and one female. A sixth person was later confirmed to have also been taken to a hospital in connection with the shooting. EPD Chief Chris Skinner said that person is currently in surgery, the condition of the other people is unknown at this time.
Skinner said that the suspect was last seen heading westbound on 8th Avenue wearing a hooded sweatshirt.
Interim Executive Director, Deb Maher, released a statement following the shooting.
"You may have heard that there was a shooting outside the WOW Hall tonight at the "Lil Bean + Zay Bang"* concert. There is not much information currently available however we heard gunshots in the back parking lot. The motives are not yet known. We do know that some people were injured, but we do not know the extent of the injuries, and we do not want to speculate. We at the WOW Hall want to thank all first responders who came so quickly to ensure everyone’s safety and administer first aid. We believe all staff and volunteers are safe and accounted for. This is unprecedented at the WOW Hall. The police are investigating. If we receive additional information, we will try to make it available. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Eugene Police Department at 541-682-5111. Thank you for continuing to support the WOW Hall in these very challenging times. All classes held at the WOW Hall are canceled until further notice."
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