UPDATE: Suspicious Death Is Murder Investigation - 02/27/23

UPDATE #2 - 2/27: The victim in this case has been identified as Tori Smith, age 21, who was an acquaintance or friend of the suspect. The Medical Examiner determined she died by strangulation. 

If you have any information on this case or background information on the suspect, Daniel Matthews, that may be relevant please email tips@tigard-or.gov. 

UPDATE at 5pm: The man who was detained has been taken to the Washington County Jail, charged with second-degree murder in this case. He has been identified as Daniel Matthews, age 30. There is no additional information about the victim at this time.

ORIGINAL: The Tigard Police Department is investigating a suspicious death, and a man has been detained in connection with the case.

That same man called police at 9:46 PM on Wednesday, February 22nd to report the death of a woman at an apartment complex in the 9200 block of SW Maplewood Drive.

Several officers responded, but the man did not initially comply with officers. As a precaution, a reverse 911 notification was made for people in a neighboring apartment building to stay indoors. Additional resources arrived at the scene and the man was safely detained at 10:23 PM. Officers and medical personnel checked on the woman, but found she was already deceased.

Investigators believe this is an isolated case and there is no ongoing safety concern for people who live in the immediate area.

The names of those involved are not being released at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.

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