Eugene Man Sentenced To Life in Deadly March 2023 Shooting

Eugene, Ore. - Elijah Michael Pruitt was convicted on Sept. 25th, 2023 of Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Third Degree, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Pruitt was sentenced to life in prison plus two years. Pruitt's "end of sentence date" is listed by the jail as: 03/17/2122. This is a measure 11 crime, Pruitt will not be eligible for early release, or good time credits. Court Case #: 23CR12761 ****Original story**** Eugene, Ore. - At 12:28 a.m. on March 14, 2023 Eugene Police Patrol units responded to a report of a dispute with a shot fired at E. 13th Avenue and Patterson Street. Arriving units located two subjects with minor gunshot injuries, and one subject deceased in a crashed vehicle nearby. March 17, 2023 - EPD's Violent Crimes Unit responded and is continuing to investigate this incident. There is no known continuing risk to the public. Eugene Police Violent Crimes ...