Lucas Allen Forbes, 30, of Albany, Oregon, died after being shot in the head during a domestic violence incident on January 25, 2024. Officers responding to a 9-1-1 call found Forbes near the front door of the residence with a gunshot wound; he was taken for treatment but died the next day, January 26, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Police arrested 34-year-old Hami W. Lee at the scene. Lee was initially booked on domestic violence-related charges; after Forbes’ death the charge was upgraded to Manslaughter in the First Degree. Lee is being held at the Linn County Jail.

Forbes, known as Bear, was a son, father to a 13-year-old daughter Autumn Rayne Forbes, brother, uncle and a former Army service member who had recently earned a CNA Certification and worked in mental health and nursing. Family describe him as outgoing with an infectious smile; they say his death has left deep anger and pain.

If anyone has information about the incident or knew Lucas, please share what you know with investigators.