Tara Jo Rae Deveny, 36, was found dead from a gunshot wound in her Beavercreek, Oregon, home in the early hours of Friday, June 26, 2026. Deputies from the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly after midnight to a 911 call from Markus Bowen, 35, who reported that he had just shot his wife. Bowen was at the residence and was detained by deputies.

Detectives, crime scene investigators, and the Clackamas County Medical Examiner’s Office processed the scene. On Monday, June 29, 2026, Bowen was arraigned on a charge of first-degree manslaughter; authorities say he could face additional charges as the investigation continues. No further specifics about what led to the shooting have been released.

Did anyone in Beavercreek know Tara or have information about what happened that night?