Man killed in Eugene shooting identified

Investigators said the roommates had fought over living arrangements just before the shooting.

Posted: Jul 8, 2020 1:22 PM

Posted By: Chelsea Hunt

EUGENE, Ore. – The Lane County Sheriff's Office has identified a man killed in a shooting in north Eugene on Sunday.

Deputies said Thomas Michaud, 62, of Eugene was killed at a home on Smithoak Street at about 7 p.m.

Roommate Martin Joyce, 59, is accused of killing Michaud following a fight over living arrangements. He was taken to the Lane County Jail on a murder charge.

The investigation is ongoing, but there is no indication of a continued threat to the community.

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