October 12, 2026 2:00 p.m.
One man is another is in custody after an apparent homicide that took place in Lookingglass on Sunday.
Undersheriff Brad O’Dell of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said at approximately 3:45 p.m. 911 dispatchers received a call from 57-year-old Matthew William Bronsert requesting assistance at a residence in the 7000 block of Lookingglass Road. O’Dell said Bronsert lived on the property in an outbuilding. When deputies arrived, they were able to convince Bronsert to come outside to talk with them. O’Dell said Bronsert eventually came out of the residence just after 5:50 p.m. At that time, he allegedly attempted to assault a deputy and was taken into custody. Deputies noted that Bronsert had blood on his clothing, which prompted them to conduct a welfare check on another male at the property.
O’Dell said when deputies entered the residence, they located a deceased adult male inside of the main residence with multiple gunshot wounds. The nature of the death appeared to be of foul play. The victim’s name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
Bronsert was later questioned and admitted to shooting the victim. He is held on twelve charges including second-degree murder, three counts of attempting to assault a public safety officer, resisting arrest, unlawful use of a weapon and four counts of improper use of 911.Bronsert is detained without bail.
O’Dell said the Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated and is currently leading the investigation, which remains active. There is no on-going threat to the public. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team consists of investigators from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department and Oregon State Police working in consultation with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office.
In addition to the Major Crimes Team, assisting agencies included Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, and police departments from Sutherlin and Winston.
O’Dell said the investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are expected to be released at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact investigators at 541-440-4458.