* UPDATE * - CAUSE OF DEATH - DETECTIVES INVESTIGATE DEATH OF SALEM MAN
Posted: September 20th, 2011 3:58 PM
4:00pm
An autopsy was conducted on Mathew Araki at 1:00pm. According to the Dr. Karen Gunson State Medical Examiner, Mr. Araki died of coronary heart disease.
The District Attorney's will review the completed investigation to determine if any charges will be filed on anyone involved in the dispute.
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At approximately 4:52am, Marion County Deputies were called to the scene of a disturbance in the parking lot of the Brittany Crossing Apartments in NE Salem.
Sr. Deputy Jerry Wollenschlaeger arrived at 433 Brittany Way NE within minutes and found a 38-year old male lying unconscious on the sidewalk. Wollenschlaeger immediately requested medics be dispatched to the scene and began providing CPR. In spite of his efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He is identified as Mathew Araki. Araki's home address is not known; it is believed he was visiting friends at the apartment complex.
Marion County Detectives are being assisted by Detectives from the Keizer Police Department and the Oregon State Police. The preliminary investigation indicates that Araki was involved in some type of dispute with an acquaintance. Several witnesses are being questioned by detectives. No weapons were involved.
Representatives from the District Attorney's Office and the Medical Examiner's Office were at the scene to assist in the investigation.
An autopsy will be conducted on the victim to determine the cause and manner of his death. His family has been notified and is being assisted by their pastor. They are requesting privacy to deal with their emotions.
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