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William Averill

Case from Coos Bay, OR dated Dec 19, 2023

Victim Details

William Averill

Male

White / Caucasian

Coos Bay

OR

2023-12-19

56

William

Averill

Yes

06/29/2026

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On December 12, 2023, a homicide investigation began in Coos Bay, Oregon, following the discovery of a body in the parking lot of the Umpqua Dairy facility at 2640 Ocean Boulevard. The victim was identified as 56-year-old William Averill of Coos Bay after next of kin notification was made.

The incident occurred early in the morning, with police receiving a call at 6:24 a.m. and arriving on the scene just three minutes later. Averill was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Initi ...
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  • KEZI 9 News: Coos Bay police investigating shooting homicide near convenience store; neighbors speak out
  • KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2: Person of interest identified in Coos Bay homicide - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
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