At approximately 11:30am today, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased person at a residence in the 2000 block of Harbor Dr. south of Springfield. Upon arrival, responders located the body of a deceased adult. The victim had injuries consistent with recently being assaulted by an edged weapon. LCSO detectives responded to the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. During the investigation they identified 48-year-old Christopher Paul Brown as a person of interest. Brown is described as a white male adult with graying brown hair and brown eyes. He stands approximately 5’08” and weighs about 155lbs. He is believed to be in the company of a white Pitbull type of dog (depicted). Brown should not be approached as he is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts or this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. The identity of the deceased is being withheld at this time.