BREAKING NEWS: Body found at fire scene
By Terry Murry on Monday, May 15th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PENDLETON – Pendleton police officers, based on a tip received Sunday night, entered the fire-damaged home at 628 S. Main St. this morning and discovered a body.
“It is an active investigation,” Police Chief Chuck Byram said. “The scene of the fire is now a crime scene, and we ask that people avoid the area to let our officers investigate.”
Byram said no information about the gender, age, or identification of the body is being released at this time. He added that the Oregon State Police Medical Examiner’s Division, arson unit, and crime lab are aiding with the investigation.
We have reached out to Fire Chief Jim Critchley, whose department cleared the building the morning of May 9. We will add his statement to the story as soon as it is received.
UPDATE: We have interviewed Chief Critchley. His remarks can be found at https://elkhornmediagroup.com/critchley-says-he-did-not-make-a-final-check-in-last-weeks-house-fire/
Photo provided by Pendleton Fire Chief Jim Critchley
