FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February
10, 2003
Death
Investigation
RE:
Case #03-0583
On February
8, 2003, at approx. 11:23 AM, JEFFCOM communications officers
received a 911 call reporting a possible deceased individual at
a residence on Somerville Road in Chimacum, Jefferson County,
Washington.
Responding
Sheriff's Deputies and aid personnel discovered 16-year-old Shane
Luther deceased next to his vehicle. Subsequent investigation
determined that Luther had attended a party in the area the night
before at which alcohol was served.
An
autopsy was performed on February 9, 2003. There was no evidence
of trauma. Cause of death is pending toxicology results. The case
is under investigation.
Anyone
with information regarding Luther's death is asked to contact
Detective Joe Nole
at the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 360-385-3831, extension
547.
Detective J. D. Nole