Riddle Teen Identified in Fatal Myrtle Creek Stabbing
Authorities have identified 17-year-old Robert Rosser of Riddle as the teen killed in a Sept. 13 stabbing in Myrtle Creek. A second teen, who was critically injured, is now in stable condition. The investigation remains ongoing.
MYRTLE CREEK, Ore. - Detectives have identified the teenager who died in a stabbing in Myrtle Creek on Sept. 13 as 17-year-old Robert Rosser of Riddle. The investigation remains ongoing.
Dispatchers received a report shortly before 10:45 p.m. that two teenagers had been stabbed at a home in the 100 block of Northeast Laurel Avenue. Deputies later learned the stabbing occurred during a physical altercation.
Fire and ambulance crews responded with law enforcement. Despite lifesaving efforts, Rosser died at the scene.
A second 17-year-old boy was taken by ambulance with critical injuries, then transferred to a hospital outside the area for a higher level of care. His condition is now listed as stable. Authorities have not released his name, citing Oregon law.
Investigators have identified a 16-year-old who used the knife but have not released his name. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team is continuing the investigation with assistance from the Myrtle Creek Police Department.
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