UPDATE:

Brandon Daniel Smith, age 24, has been arrested and lodged at Lane County Jail on a charge of Murder in the Second Degree, Assault in the First Degree, Unlawful Use Weapon, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.

Smith was taken into custody by EPD at 5:05 a.m. behind 4th Avenue and Pearl Street. Eugene Police thanks Springfield Police and Lane County Sheriff's Office for their assistance during the apprehension.

The victim and Smith had previously been in a relationship. The victim's name is being withheld to give the family time to notify their circle of family and friends.

PREVIOUS INFORMATION:
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2024 7:17 AM

Homicide Investigation

At 3 a.m. on September 1, Eugene Police received reports of aloud dispute with shots fired outside a home near Royal Avenue and Ruskin Street. Units arrived to find a woman in her 20s deceased with gunshot wounds. Eugene Police Violent Crimes Unit has taken over the investigation.

There is no apparent ongoing threat to the community.

If anyone has relevant information in this case, they are asked to call 541.682.5111. Case 24-12907

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