Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo)
- 12/18/25
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Shawn Hamilton died the morning of December 18, 2025. Hamilton was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton and passed away in a local hospital. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.
Hamilton entered DOC custody on June 26, 2023, from Multnomah County with an earliest release date of January 4, 2030. Hamilton was 57 years old.
DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.
EOCI is a medium custody prison located in Pendleton. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.
Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution Reports In-custody Death (Photo)
- 12/18/25
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Shawn Hamilton died the morning of December 18, 2025. Hamilton was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI) in Pendleton and passed away in a local hospital. As with all in-custody deaths, the Oregon State Police have been notified, and the State Medical Examiner will determine cause of death.
Hamilton entered DOC custody on June 26, 2023, from Multnomah County with an earliest release date of January 4, 2030. Hamilton was 57 years old.
DOC takes all in-custody deaths seriously. The agency is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 12,000 individuals who are incarcerated in 12 institutions across the state. While crime information is public record, DOC elects to disclose only upon request out of respect for any family or victims.
EOCI is a medium custody prison located in Pendleton. Additional information about the Oregon Department of Corrections can be found at www.oregon.gov/doc.