There is no available information in the provided sources regarding the death of John C. Lowery Jr. from Gresham, OR, on October 18, 2014. The sources provided do not mention this individual or the specific incident.
However, if we look at a different case involving a person named Lowery, though not the same individual, we can see a detailed account of another incident. In the case of _State v.
Lowery_, it involves a different person and a distinct set of circumstances.
On the night of the incident, Lowery was involved in a confrontation that resulted in the death of a man named Bennett. Lowery resided in an apartment at 123 Sherman Avenue. The events unfolded with Lowery claiming he went downstairs to his front door with a loaded 12-gauge shotgun to frighten away some young men who were causing trouble. He stated that as he opened the door, bottles were thrown at him, causing him to raise his arms or duck, which resulted in the accidental discharge of the shotgun. The shot hit Bennett, who was across the street, resulting in his immediate death from severe shotgun wounds.
The investigation revealed inconsistencies in Lowery's accounts. Initially, he denied any knowledge of the shooting but later admitted to owning the shotgun and provided varying explanations for the events. Detectives found a shotgun shell casing near the curb in front of Lowery's building, and the gun itself was discovered disassembled and hidden under a daybed mattress in Lowery's apartment. The barrel of the gun was still warm, indicating it had been fired recently. Lowery's story changed multiple times, first claiming the shooting occurred in the hallway and later stating it happened in the street.
The ballistic evidence supported the conclusion that the shot was fired from above, at a 40-45 degree angle, consistent with Lowery's third-floor apartment. Despite the conflicting testimonies, the evidence pointed towards Lowery as the perpetrator. He was taken into custody and gave a statement at the police headquarters, which further implicated him in the shooting.
In summary, while the provided sources do not contain information about John C. Lowery Jr. from Gresham, OR, the case of _State v. Lowery_ involves a detailed investigation and trial of a different individual named Lowery, who was implicated in a fatal shooting based on extensive evidence and conflicting testimonies.
