West Linn Police Department Press Release - Homicide Investigation (Updated Information) -06/21/23
The age of the male suspect has been updated
At approximately 9:41pm on June 20, 2023, the West Linn Police Department responded to the Chevron gas station on 8th Ct. in West Linn and contacted a 60-year old male who said he had just been in an argument with his wife and she may be dead. The male’s information led officers to the Cascade Summit Apartment complex in West Linn where a 45-year old female was found deceased inside an apartment.
The male suspect was taken into custody and West Linn Police do not believe there is any danger to the public at this time. Names of the involved individuals are being withheld until family notifications can be made.
The Clackamas County Major Crimes Team and Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office are assisting the West Linn Police Department with the ongoing investigation.