One Dead, Man Arrested in Lookingglass Homicide

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. — One man is dead and a 57-year-old Lookingglass resident is in custody following an apparent homicide at a residence on Lookingglass Road Sunday afternoon.

According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, 911 dispatchers received a call shortly after 3:45 p.m. on October 11 from Matthew William Bronsert, 57, requesting assistance at a property in the 7000 block of Lookingglass Road. Bronsert lived in an outbuilding on the property.

Deputies responded and attempted to speak with Bronsert, who eventually came out of the residence at approximately 5:53 p.m. During the encounter, Bronsert allegedly attempted to assault a deputy and was taken into custody.

Deputies noticed blood on Bronsert’s clothing, prompting them to conduct a welfare check on another man at the property.

Inside the main residence, deputies discovered an adult male who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators determined that the circumstances surrounding the death appeared suspicious. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

During subsequent questioning, Bronsert admitted to shooting the victim, according to authorities.

Bronsert was booked into the Douglas County Jail on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.

The Douglas County Major Crimes Team was activated and is leading the investigation. The team includes 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.

Assisting agencies included the Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Umpqua Valley Ambulance, and the Sutherlin and Winston police departments.

Authorities said there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains active, and no additional details are expected to be released at this time.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact investigators at 541-440-4458 and reference Case No. 26-3196.