Corvallis Police Department Investigates Explosion on University Campus - Update 10/31/2023

Corvallis Police Department detectives continue to investigate the explosion that occurred on McNary field on October 30, 2023, at about 2:30 pm. The area was cleared and returned to normal use last night around 10:30 pm. There is no concern for community safety, and we believe this was an isolated, personal event involving the victim only. Due to the nature of this continuing criminal investigation we are unable to release further details at this time. We do not expect further press releases on this incident.