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EUGENE — Two of Oregon’s starting defensive backs are facing charges following their alleged shooting of three people with an airsoft gun late Tuesday, Aug. 3.

Ducks nickel safety Jamal Hill and boundary cornerback DJ James are each facing three charges of reckless endangering, assault, unlawful discharge of a firearm, and disorderly conduct, according to Eugene Police.

Police said a man reported being shot in the face with a “realistic-looking airsoft gun at 14th and Willamette by someone in a sedan that had driven past him,” at 11:44 p.m. Aug. 3. Two other people reported similar incidents in a close time and proximity, including one riding an electric scooter who claimed he was “almost hit by the vehicle as it left the area,” police said.

The vehicle was spotted by responding officers near 11th and Willamette and Hill and James were cooperative, said police, who cited them for the aforementioned charges in lieu of arrest.

“We have high standards and expectations for the student-athletes in our program,” Oregon coach Mario Cristobal said via a spokesman. “We were made aware of the situation and are in process of gathering all of the related information, after which we will take appropriate action.”

Under Oregon law, reckless endangering is a Class A misdemeanor, disorderly conduct is a Class B misdemeanor, unlawful use of a weapon is a Class C felony and assault can be either a misdemeanor or felony depending on the degree charged.

Class A misdemeanors are subject to a $6,250 fine and/or one year in jail, Class B misdemeanors are subject to a $2,500 fine and/or six months in jail and Class C felonies can result in up to five years in prison and/or a $125,000 fine.