S. Ore. man accused of killing roommate

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) -- A Southern Oregon man has been charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of his roommate.

The Medford Mail Tribune reported (http://bit.ly/GYhQYn ) that 26-year-old Dylan Ashmun was arrested after detectives got a report of the death Wednesday as a suicide but got conflicting stories from witnesses at the house in Eagle Point, north of Medford.

The victim was identified as 24-year-old Joseph Faaeteete (fay-ah-TEE-tay). He was found in the garage.

Ashmun was held on bail of more than $1 million. He also faces a weapons charge

The Oregon State Police said officers found weapons and drugs in the house.

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