Linn County Sheriff's Office Investigates Death In Front Of The Albany Police Department - 01/06/26

Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan reports today, January 6, 2026 at 12:44 p.m., Linn County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Albany Police Department at 2600 Pacific Blvd to investigate a male with a gunshot wound. Albany Police Department employees discovered a male slumped over near their building and requested assistance due to an unrelated high priority call demanding significant staffing needs.

Deputies arrived on scene and took over the investigation from the initial responding Albany Police Department Officers. Deputies located a male sitting against the building with a single self-inflicted gunshot wound. Deputies continue to investigate the incident, locate associates and family, and follow up on information. For this reason, the name of the deceased will not be released at this time.

The Linn County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Albany Police Department, Linn County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Albany Fire Department.