A 16-Year-Old Freshman, a Mother, and a Grandmother: Bryan Moore Faces Murder Charges in Sandy
Bryan Andrew Moore, 38, appeared in Clackamas County Circuit Court on Monday afternoon and pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a deadly domestic violence incident in Sandy, Oregon, that left three people dead and a police officer seriously wounded.
Moore’s charges include three counts of first-degree murder, two counts of kidnapping, and one count of first-degree assault plus attempted murder in the shooting of Sandy Police Sergeant Garrett Thornton, who is expected to survive.
The victims have been identified as Moore’s wife, Jenna Mary Overson, 37, and her mother, Mary Beth Overson, 70. The third victim was 16-year-old Kobyn McClure, a freshman at Sandy High School.
Sandy police and other agencies responded around 4 p.m. Sunday to reports of a domestic disturbance and shooting. Authorities warned the area was not safe and urged people to stay away, telling nearby residents to lock their doors and remain inside.
Sandy Police Chief Patrick Huskey said officers and Clackamas County deputies responded to reports on Evans Street near Ross Avenue and came under fire once they arrived.
Officers returned fire, and one officer was struck and later transported via LifeFlight to a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
Moore ultimately surrendered peacefully, according to authorities. He was booked into the Clackamas County Jail late Sunday night before his Monday arraignment.
Criminal History and Community Grief
Court records show Moore was accused in 2017 of assaulting another man with a knife, resulting in convictions for attempting to commit a Class B felony and unlawful use of a weapon, for which he was sentenced to two and a half years in state prison.
His criminal record stretches back to 2007 and includes convictions for unauthorized use of a vehicle, theft, manufacturing and delivering a controlled substance, and criminal mischief.
Sandy Mayor Kathleen Walker expressed condolences online, writing that the community grieves the unimaginable loss from a domestic violence incident and that the town is not shielded by distance or size. She urged residents to support the victims’ families and allow investigators to complete their work.
The incident shook the small community deeply. Sandy resident Ray Savig described the town as quiet, saying he moved from Portland specifically to escape violence and that what happened was very abnormal.
A fundraiser was launched online to support Jenna Overson’s three children. A local family counselor also set up a community memorial space at Meinig Memorial Park, just blocks from the scene, to give residents a place to gather and grieve together.
Clackamas County Circuit Judge Todd L. Van Rysselberghe ordered Moore to remain in custody with no bail. Moore is scheduled to return to court at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 8.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE or visit thehotline.org.
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