GRANTS PASS, Ore. — The Grants Pass community is grieving the tragic loss of 43‑year‑old Alicia Shelton, of Grants Pass, who died following an officer‑involved shooting on Saturday, February 7, 2026, near the Parkway Bridge at Grants Pass Parkway and M Street.

According to authorities, emergency responders were called to the area on reports of a critical incident. During the confrontation that followed, officers discharged their weapons, and Shelton was struck. Despite life‑saving efforts at the scene and subsequent medical care, she died from her injuries, leaving family, friends, and neighbors in deep sorrow.

The circumstances that led to the shooting remain under investigation, and local law enforcement officials have said they are reviewing body camera footage and witness statements as part of a comprehensive review. No further details about the events preceding the shooting have been released at this time.

News of Shelton’s death has reverberated throughout Grants Pass, where those who knew her describe a warm, vibrant presence whose absence is now profoundly felt. Friends and loved ones remember her for her kindness, her connections within the community, and the meaningful relationships she built over the years.

Tributes and condolences have poured in as residents come together to mourn and support Shelton’s family during this difficult time. Community members have expressed shock and sadness, emphasizing the deep impact of the loss and the need for answers as the investigation continues.

Alicia Shelton will be remembered by many not for the circumstances of her death, but for the life she lived and the people she touched — a legacy marked by friendship, community, and the deep sense of loss now shared across Grants Pass.