November 22, 2022 4:40 p.m. 

An investigation is underway following a stabbing Tuesday morning.

Lieutenant Brad O’Dell of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said 911 dispatchers received a call shortly after 12:00 a.m. regarding a man who had been stabbed while engaged in a physical altercation at a residence in the 3000 block of Joseph Street in Roseburg. The caller said the suspect had left on foot.

Deputies along with officers from the Roseburg Police Department responded along with fire and EMS personnel. The victim, 51-year old Raymond Latre, was found to have sustained a stab wound to the lower abdomen by an individual known to him. Latre was transported by ambulance to CHI Mercy Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. He is currently listed in stable condition.

O’Dell said there is no ongoing threat to the public. Anyone with information regarding the case is asked to contact DCSO at 440-4471.