La Grande man sought in death of woman in Ontario found dead
By Joe Hathaway on Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
UPDATE – October 12 at 3:30pm
ONTARIO – (Release by Malheur County District Attorney) On October 11, 2023 shortly after 7pm, local law enforcement and the Oregon State Police swat team began an operation on the believed location of Conner Fry in Ontario, with the goal of arresting him on a judicially approved warrant. The location was determined after hours of cell phone pings done on the number known to belong to Conner Fry remained in the same general location. As SWAT got in position and before their operation truly began, Conner Fry was seen exiting a shed and then taking cover in dense vegetation nearby. As team members proceeded to their staging locations, a muffled gunshot was heard. The team confirmed over the radio that no member of law enforcement had fired any type of weapon. Not knowing what possible threat remained, OC gas was deployed where Conner Fry was believed to be. After no movement or surrender occurred, several less lethal rounds (not deadly bullets) were fired in an attempt to make Conner Fry come out of the vegetation. When he did not move, SWAT approached with caution. Once near Conner Fry, zip tie restraints were placed on his wrists and he was checked for a pulse. Having no signs of life, he was moved and the area near him was inspected. He appeared to have died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound, as he was lying on a shotgun. Later the shotgun was found to contain one spent casing, and Conner Fry had multiple other unspent shotgun rounds stored in his clothing.
Throughout the night, the scene was mapped and searched for any further evidence.
The investigation continues to ensure that all evidence is sought and all leads followed.
UPDATE – October 11 at 8:35pm
ONTARIO – (Release from the Malheur County District Attorney) On October 11, 2023 shortly after 7pm, local law enforcement and the Oregon State Police swat team began an operation on the believed location of Conner Fry in Ontario, with the goal of arresting him on a judicially approved warrant.
During the operation, the body of Conner Fry was discovered in the immediate area. He appeared to have died from a self-inflicted shotgun wound. Further details will be provided tomorrow.
Special thanks to Ontario Police, Oregon State Police, Malheur County Sheriff and Payette Police, as well as various federal agencies for assisting in this investigation.
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ONTARIO — Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a person of interest after a missing woman’s body was found inside her car Tuesday in Ontario.
The Malheur County District Attorney has identified the person of interest as 30-year-old Conner Alexander Fry of La Grande.
Law enforcement say they were first notified about a woman who went missing under suspicious circumstances Tuesday, October 10 around 4:30 p.m. Her car was also reported missing.
Using On-Star, officers say they were able to locate her car in a parking lot in downtown Ontario that belongs to the Ontario School District.
When police arrived, they say they found Daniela Perez, 24, dead inside the car.
Police say the case is being investigated as a criminal homicide.
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating Fry.
If anyone knows his location, they are urged to call Malheur County Dispatch at 541-473-5125. Police ask that you do not approach him or try detain him yourself.
