November 30, 2022 4:30 p.m. 

The Oregon State Police is seeking assistance from the public in a death investigation that began on November 30th of 2021.

A release said with the 1st anniversary of this incident, detectives are hopeful that someone will come forward with new information.

Last year on November 30th at approximately 1:00 p.m. 72-year old Larry Mell was traveling westbound on Highway 38 near Putnam Valley Road, just west of Drain, when he was shot. Mell later died as a result of his injuries. OSP’s preliminary investigation suggested that the incident appeared to be accidental.

The release said Mel had 8 children, several grandchildren and a great-grand child. His family described him as a Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Mell was called a “strong survivor” who had overcome heart surgery, a brain injury and cancer.

Oregon State Police along with Mell’s family are asking for some closure regarding what happened. Anyone who was shooting or knows who was shooting in the area of Highway 38 and Putnam Valley Road on November 30, 2021 is asked to contact OSP at 800-442-2068.