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Manhunt Continues: Police Say Suspect Shot His Mother to Death Friday

Clackamas County Sheriff's Office identifies the deceased shooting victim in Sandy‏

41-year old Michael Scott Bighaus
41-year old Michael Scott Bighaus remains at large and the focus of an investigation, police say he shot his mom to death Friday at his family home.

(SANDY, Ore.) - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office has completed all family notifications concerning the shooting victim on E. Fernwood Circle, in Sandy.

The deceased shooting victim is identified as 66-year old Vivian Faye Bighaus, who resided with her husband of 44-years –- 67-year old Phillip Bighaus, at their residence situated at 56560 E. Fernwood Circle, in Sandy.

The victim, Vivian Faye Bighaus, is the mother of the suspect identified as Michael Scott Bighaus.

Phillip Bighaus was also present at the residence at the time of this tragic shooting incident and urgently alerted Clackamas County Dispatchers of the crime.

Understandably, Phillip Bighaus was found to be very emotionally distressed with the event, and mentioned he and his wife were looking forward to a cruise soon - and had been happily married for 44-years.

Phillip Bighaus indicated his wife worked professionally as a very skilled and kindhearted Nurse Practitioner.

The suspect, 41-year old Michael Scott Bighaus, remains the focus of this ongoing criminal investigation and has not been located.

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To learn more about the investigation, visit: Manhunt For Sandy Shooting Death Suspect Encompassing Wide Area - Salem-News.com




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