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Police release name of homeless victim

Lebanon Police released the name of a man who died in a homeless camp Wednesday morning.

Clayton Reed was identified as the male who was murdered Wednesday morning. This photo was taken from Reed’s Facebook page.

Clayton Keith Reed III died in a camp near Burdell Boulevard.

According to police, officers responded to a report of a disturbance at 3199 Burdell Blvd. in Lebanon. The person reporting the disturbance stated that there appeared to be yelling from a homeless encampment within the area of Burdell Boulevard involving what they believed to be two males.  Officers responded to the area and located a deceased white adult male. The second male involved was identified as Ronald Andrew Mowdy, 27, of Lebanon.

Mowdy has been charged with second degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and first-degree burglary.

This investigation is ongoing and police said there is no current danger to the community. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective James Glover (541-258-4326) or Detective Sergeant Ryan Padua (541-258-4325).

 

Ronald Mowdy is accused of second-degree murder.  nded to a report of a disturbance at 3199 Burdell Blvd. in Lebanon. The person reporting the disturbance stated that there appeared to be yelling from a homeless encampment within the area of Burdell Boulevard involving what they believed to be two males.  Officers responded to the area and located a deceased white adult male, whom police did not name. The second male involved was identified as Ronald Andrew Mowdy, 27, of Lebanon. Police said they would not name the victim as they are attempting to notify next of kin.  According to police, Mowdy has an extensive history with the Lebanon Police Department that involves thefts, trespassing, narcotics and disturbances, as well as outstanding warrants for his arrest.  Following an investigation, Mowdy was taken into custody without incident and charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and first-degree burglary.  This investigation is ongoing and police said there is no current danger to the community. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective James Glover (541-258-4326) or Detective Sergeant Ryan Padua (541-258-4325).