A workplace dispute at the Four Winds Inn in Depoe Bay, Oregon, ended in a fatal shooting on the morning of January 30, 2025. Sarabjit Singh Panesar, 44, was shot multiple times in the motel office after an argument with an employee, and a witness saw the two men pushing each other at about 10:17 a.m. The employee then allegedly produced a handgun and shot Panesar.

The suspect fled in a dark grey sedan, leading to a 35-mile police pursuit. Officers used spike strips and a vehicle redirect maneuver to stop the car; the suspect was taken into custody and lodged at the Lincoln County jail. Police allege the employee, 29-year-old Brennon M. Neal, removed money from the register and shoved papers into Panesar’s mouth after the shooting. Charges reported include second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree robbery, and attempting to elude police. Investigators were told Neal had said he intended to kill his boss, had bought a handgun beforehand, and had been fired prior to the confrontation.

Did anyone in Depoe Bay know Panesar or have information about tensions at the motel that morning?