MADRAS, OR -- Three people, including one teen, were arrested this week, in connection with an October 29th shooting in Madras. Police responded to a report of shots fired near SE "C" and Fifth Street in downtown Madras, at about 1 a.m. Saturday. Officers found a parked car that had been struck by several bullets. The two people in the vehicle at the time were not injured in the incident.

Officers recovered ammunition casings at the site and during their investigation, obtained video evidence from several downtown businesses. Investigators say that video evidence helped officers identify three suspects. Over the next several days officers located, interviewed, and arrested two adults and one minor. The two adult suspects, 30-year-old Ivan Felix of Madras and 28-year-old Heli Vivanco of Metolius were charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated murder and lodged at Jefferson County Jail. The juvenile, a 14-year-old from Metolius, was lodged at the Deschutes County Juvenile Detention Center on charges of attempted murder.

“These arrests were expedited in part due to the video footage we were able to obtain from Downtown businesses. Surveillance cameras are a valuable asset for both businesses and public safety. We strongly encourage all businesses to have them installed,” Madras Police Detective Sgt. Steve Webb said in a statement. “Madras PD appreciates the assistance of our Downtown businesses along with the cooperation of our partnering agencies, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Jefferson County Community Corrections, and the Oregon State Police. This case is an excellent example of private and public safety collaboration that helps bring criminals to justice and make our communities safer.”

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact Detective Sgt. Steve Webb at 541-475-2424 or at swebb@madraspd.us and refer to Case No. 221234.