Homicide investigation underway in Ontario

ONTARIO – (Release from the Malheur County Sheriff) On January 16, 2024 at approximately 3:40 pm the Malheur County Dispatch Center received a single 911 call reporting shots fired at 1187 NW 22 nd Ave. Ontario. This area is commonly referred to as โ€œThe Flatsโ€. The Flats are private property but have become a transient camp with a number of people coming and going.

A Malheur County Sheriffโ€™s Deputy arrived on scene at 3:46 pm and found a male with apparent gunshot wounds. After the scene was made safe medics came in at 3:49pm. Daniel Mendoza Olvera 40, a resident of the camp died from his injuries.

The Malheur County Major Crimes Team was activated including members from Malheur County Sheriffโ€™s Office, the High Desert Drug Task Force, Ontario Police and the Oregon State Police. This is an active and on-going homicide investigation with no known threats to the general public.

Sincerely,

Travis Johnson

Sheriff, Malheur County