Jackson County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a homicide that occurred in White City Saturday night.
The suspect fled the scene but was taken into custody after a nearly five-hour manhunt. There is no threat to the public.
JCSO White City deputies responded to a 911 call at 9:37 p.m. for a stabbing at a mobile home park in the 3600 block of Avenue G. Deputies and Mercy Flights medics attempted life-saving measures, but the victim, Edward Dean Rowan, 72, of White City, was pronounced deceased around 10:12 p.m. Next of kin has been notified.
The suspect initially fled the scene of the homicide but was identified as the son of the victim. Medford Police Department K9 and Drone Teams arrived to assist.
A JCSO deputy located the suspect walking on Avenue C near the intersection of 28th Street. He was initially uncooperative before deputies arrested him without incident.
The suspect, Jason Samuel Rowan, 46, of White City, is charged with second-degree murder. He was lodged in the Jackson County Jail. The Jackson County Major Assault and Death Investigation Unit is assisting with the case.
