CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – UPDATE: 6/7/19 1:30 PM: The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says the decedent in this case was identified as 47-year-old Robert Leroy Mitchell, Jr who was living at the property.
An autopsy was performed today, and the cause of Mitchell’s death was determined to be a single gunshot wound to the upper torso.
JCSO says detectives have identified the other person involved in the altercation that reportedly led to Mitchell’s death. They say the 33-year-old woman has not been arrested and is cooperating with investigators. The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit (MADIU).
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A person was found dead after a reported altercation in Central Point.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said at about 5:50 a.m. on June 6, deputies responded to an altercation in the 200 block of Hanley Road.
“Detectives are looking into every lead possible to find out the circumstances that lead to the death,” said Sgt. Julie Denney, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. “And they would like to hear from anyone who has information about the incident.”
When they arrived, deputies found one person dead.
Investigators have not yet publicly released the identity of the person found dead. A cause of death is also not yet available. However, the death is being investigated as “suspicious.”
Deputies said there is no danger to the public.
Anyone with further information is asked to call 541-774-6800.
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