Corvallis Police Detectives Arrest Suspect In Willamette Park Shooting - 11/14/25

11/14/2025 8:00 AM

Media Contact:

Capt. Ryan Eaton, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6420 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Corvallis Police Detectives Arrest Suspect in Willamette Park Shooting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at approximately 10:01 AM, the Corvallis Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the area of Willamette Park (1349 SE Goodnight Ave) in Corvallis. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and identified the two people who were involved, one of whom was deceased.

Detectives from the Corvallis Major Crimes Team responded to the scene and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Detectives learned the involved parties were known to each other, and the victim was shot during an argument between the two. The deceased individual has been identified, but their name is being withheld pending notifications to next of kin.

At 7:02 PM, Corvallis Police Detectives arrested Brandon Tegan (28) of Corvallis for the following crimes and lodged him at the Benton County Jail:

• Murder 2
• Assault 1
• Manslaughter 1
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon

The Corvallis Police Department would like to thank our partners at the Corvallis Regional Communications Center, Benton County District Attorney’s Office, and the Oregon State Police Crime Lab for their assistance in responding to and investigating this incident.

There is no further information at this time. Any future updates will come from the Benton County District Attorney’s Office.

Corvallis Police Investigating Shooting In The Area Of Willamette Park - 11/13/25

11/13/2025 10:30 AM

Media Contact:

Capt. Ryan Eaton, Corvallis Police Department

(541) 766-6420 / cpdpio@corvallisoregon.gov

Corvallis Police Investigating Shooting in the area of Willamette Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

On Thursday, November 13th, 2025, at approximately 10:01 AM, the Corvallis Police Department responded to a reported shooting in the area of Willamette Park (1349 SE Goodnight Ave) in Corvallis. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and identified the two people who were involved, one of whom is deceased.

The Corvallis Major Crimes Team is leading the investigation. The second individual remained on scene and is being questioned by detectives. There is no danger to the public, but we request that you avoid the area while the investigation is completed.

There is no further information at this time. Updated information will be shared as it becomes available via press release.