COOS BAY, Ore. –
Update, December 12, 4:30 p.m.
Coos Bay Police have identified a person of interest in the ongoing investigation of the homicide of William Averill, 56, Tuesday morning in Coos Bay.
According to police, Jason Lynn Crouch, 47, has been identified as a person of interest in this case. Police say Crouch has ties to the Portland area.
If you see Crouch or know where he may be, contact the Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911.
Update, December 12 3:15 p.m.
Coos Bay Police identified the victim of a homicide Tuesday morning outside Umpqua Dairy on Ocean Boulevard.
According to police, William Averill, 56 of Coos Bay, was found outside the business with a gunshot wound. Investigations revealed Averill’s truck hasn’t been located.
Police say if you see the silver 2003 Dodge Dakota pickup with Oregon license plate ZJM817, immediately call your local law enforcement.
CBPD are still trying to contact occupants of a dark-colored SUV who flagged down a passing motorists and asked for help in relation to this case.
If you have any information about this case or were near Ocean Blvd between 6 and 7 a.m. Tuesday morning, contact Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911 or Coos Stop Crime at 541-267-6666.
Original Story:
The Coos Bay Police Department is investigating a homicide after a man was found dead outside a business on Ocean Boulevard in Coos Bay Tuesday morning.
According to police, 911 received a call around 6:30 a.m. that a man had been found dead with a gunshot wound. The body was found near Umpqua Dairy.
Officers responded to the area and discovered the dead body. They began an initial investigation and activated the Coos County Major Crimes Team to help.
Police say it is early into the investigation and investigators are canvassing the surrounding neighborhood to get more information.
They do want to speak with occupants of a dark colored SUV that flagged down a passing driver near the location. That driver then made the emergency call.
The victim has not yet been identified. A suspect has also not been identified.
Police say this is believed to be an isolated incident, and there is no perceived threat to the public.
If anyone has information regarding this case, please contact the Coos Bay Police Department at 541-269-8911.
The investigation is ongoing. Updates will be made when more information is available.
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