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Steven Ray Burton

Case from Springfield, OR dated May 19, 2017

Victim Details

Steven Ray Burton

Male

White / Caucasian

Springfield

OR

2017-05-19

36

Steven

Ray Burton

06/25/2026

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On the evening of May 19, 2017, in Springfield, Oregon, a gathering at a mobile home park turned tragic, ending the life of 36-year-old Steven Ray Burton. A White male, Burton was a father and a cherished friend to many in the community. The events of that night would unravel a story of a dispute that escalated to fatal violence, leaving a family shattered and a community in shock.

Earlier in the day, a disagreement had reportedly occurred between Burton and another man, Timothy Michael G ...
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  • The Register-Guard: Springfield police release names of suspect, victim in fatal shooting
  • OregonLive.com: Police ID man fatally shot at Springfield mobile home, suspect in custody
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