Marcus J. McDowell

Death by Force

In the quiet town of Joseph, Oregon, a sense of loss befell the community with the passing of Marcus J. McDowell, a 48-year-old Caucasian male. On March 29, 2022, McDowell, a respected Sergeant with the Oregon State Police, was found deceased in his patrol vehicle in front of his home. His death was the result of a single gunshot wound, which an investigation later determined to be self-inflicted. At the time of his death, Sergeant McDowell was on duty, compounding the tragedy for his colleagues ...Read More

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oregonlive: Oregon State Police trooper kills self while on duty, shocking small town where ‘everybody knows everybody’

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