Detectives Arrest Suspect for Murder Following Suspicious Death Investigation in Prospect, Grand Jury Indicts on All Charges

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

 

PROSPECT, Ore. - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a suspicious death that occurred Thursday, June 5 outside Prospect. JCSO Patrol deputies responded to a call for a victim with a gunshot wound at 1:27 AM at a residence in the 2000 block of Shelly Drive. JCSO deputies detained a suspect when they arrived on scene.

 

A Mercy Flights ambulance transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. JCSO detectives and Medical Examiners arrived and took over the investigation. The victim is JR Anthony Monteleone III, 47, of Prospect. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. 

 

The suspect, Chad Allen McPherson, 32, of Prospect, is charged with second-degree murder, and felon in possession of a firearm. He is lodged in the Jackson County Jail. A Jackson County Grand Jury indicted McPherson today, June 10 on all charges.

 

Oregon State Police (OSP) Crime Lab, OSP detectives, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office responded to assist with the investigation. 

The timing of this release was delayed so JCSO Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers could conduct an evidence search. The SAR team searched the area on Monday, June 9 and successfully located critical evidence. Thank you to the efforts of our SAR volunteers.

 

This case is active and ongoing with detectives following additional leads. There is no additional information for release at this time.