On July 8, 2023, The Tillamook Major Crimes Team began a homicide investigation at a rental residence on 4th St NW in Cape Meares. A 47-year-old Portland man was found deceased in one of the home’s bedrooms with several gunshot wounds. 31-year old Johnathan Blake Morriss of Portland, was identified as a suspect, and quickly taken into custody and booked into Tillamook County Jail on several felony charges. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance with locating a witness/person of interest. 41-year old Heather Lee Williams (aka, Heather Lee Perez), of Portland. Williams fled the house in Cape Meares prior to police arrival.
Williams has several outstanding warrants for her arrests for unrelated crimes, including a statewide Caution Felony Warrant out of Multnomah County. It is believed that Williams returned to the Portland area. If you know the whereabouts of Heather Lee Williams, don't post that information here. Instead, please contact Detective Chase Ross 503-815-3326. However, if you see Heather Lee Williams, don't attempt to contact her, please call 911.
This is an active homicide investigation.
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