Grand Jury Finds Ashland Officer Justified in Shooting Incident
A Jackson County Grand Jury ruled that an Ashland police officer was justified in shooting Phillip Battaglia, a man who allegedly threatened officers with a knife. Battaglia has been indicted on several charges, including unlawful use of a weapon and…
Medford Klamath Falls, OR, October 29, 2026 — A Jackson County Grand Jury has determined that an Ashland police officer acted justifiably in the shooting of Phillip Battaglia. The ruling came after an incident in which Battaglia allegedly threatened officers with a knife.
The Grand Jury’s decision means the officer involved in the shooting will not face criminal charges. The name of the Ashland police officer involved in the incident was not publicly disclosed.
Phillip Battaglia has since been indicted by a grand jury on multiple charges related to the incident. These charges include unlawful use of a weapon and menacing. The specific details of the incident, including the exact date it occurred, were not provided in the available information.
The events leading to the shooting reportedly involved Battaglia posing a threat to law enforcement officers by brandishing a knife. The Grand Jury reviewed evidence related to the confrontation before reaching its conclusion regarding the justification of the officer’s use of deadly force.
The incident took place in Ashland, Oregon. Further proceedings related to Battaglia’s indictment are expected.
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