Death Investigation
Update:
The name of the deceased male is Tyler Wayne Alexander (date of birth 10/16/1986), of Springfield.
Previous Information Released:
A 27-year-old male was found deceased at the house. He did not live at the involved address. No one else was injured and there are no outstanding suspects. The cause and manner of death (within the jurisdiction and responsibility of the medical examiner) are still under investigation. The identity of the deceased may be released as early as tomorrow. ###
Case 14-6477
Eugene Police are investigating a death in the 1100 Block of Woodside. At around 6:43 this morning, 9-1-1 was called regarding a fire and possible shots fired. Fire and police responded. A person was found deceased.
The Community Emergency Notification System process was begun, to alert neighboring residents. Police had the scene secure before it was activated, and it was not needed. Police went door-to-door canvassing the neighborhood during the incident and afterwards.
Police have contained the scene and there is no ongoing public safety threat. The fire has been suppressed and multiple police resources are on scene including Arson Investigators, Violent Crimes Unit, and Forensic Evidence Unit.
Melinda V. McLaughlin
Eugene Police Department
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