Crime
39-year-old David Orr killed after shooting outside Staples store in Coos Bay
COOS BAY, Ore. — A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a retail business in Coos Bay, according to the Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD).
Police said officers were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. on December 28 to reports of a shooting outside the Staples store on Newmark Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by CBPD officers and responding medical personnel, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities later identified the victim as David Orr, 39, of Coos Bay.
Witnesses provided officers with a description and license plate number of the suspect vehicle, which enabled law enforcement to quickly locate it.
A North Bend Police Department officer spotted the vehicle a short time later near 33rd Street and Vine Avenue. Coos Bay officers responded to the location, detained two occupants, and subsequently arrested the suspected shooter without incident.
The Coos County Major Crime Team has been activated and is now leading the investigation. Due to the ongoing nature of the case, police said the identity of the suspect will not be released until after arraignment, which is expected later this week.
The suspect is currently being held at the Coos County Jail on unrelated charges, pending further legal proceedings.
CBPD credited the swift response and coordinated efforts of multiple agencies, including the North Bend Police Department, Oregon State Police, tribal law enforcement partners, Coos Bay Fire Department, Bay Cities Ambulance, and county officials, for their assistance during the incident.
The investigation remains active, and authorities emphasized that additional information will be released as it becomes officially confirmed.
“This is a developing situation,” police said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and all those affected by this tragic incident.”
The public is urged to rely on verified updates from law enforcement as the case progresses.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A San Jose police officer was shot and injured while investigating an armed carjacking in the downtown area on Wednesday, according to the San Jose Police Department (SJPD).
Authorities said the incident unfolded near the downtown core, close to major roadways including Highway 87 and the Julian Street exit.
Preliminary information indicates the suspect was involved in a series of violent events spanning multiple jurisdictions prior to the shooting.
Investigators believe the suspect initially stole a white Honda in Hollister, after abandoning a green Chevrolet Corvette.
During the course of the incident, the suspect allegedly fired shots at pursuing law enforcement officers, prompting a high-speed pursuit.
Police said the chase continued northbound on U.S. Highway 101, with speeds reportedly exceeding 100 miles per hour, traveling from Gilroy to San Jose. The pursuit ultimately led officers into the downtown area, where the officer-involved shooting occurred.
SJPD confirmed that a sworn department member was struck by gunfire and was transported to a local hospital. The officer’s condition has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
In a statement released on social media, the department said:
“SJPD is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in downtown San Jose related to an armed carjacking. An SJPD sworn Department member has been shot and transported to a local hospital. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and PIOs will share more information as it becomes available.”
As of Wednesday afternoon, police had not confirmed whether any suspects were in custody, nor had they indicated whether any civilians were injured during the incident.
The shooting took place in an area that includes government buildings, businesses, and major transit hubs, leading to temporary traffic disruptions and a heightened police presence.
The investigation remains active and ongoing, and additional details are expected to be released by authorities as more information becomes available.