David Orr Identified as 39-Year-Old Killed in Shooting Outside Coos Bay Staples Store
A suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of a retail business in Coos Bay, Oregon, according to the Coos Bay Police Department (CBPD).
Police said officers were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. on December 28 after receiving reports of a shooting outside the Staples store on Newmark Avenue. When officers arrived, they found an adult man suffering from gunshot-related injuries.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts by CBPD officers and responding medical personnel, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the victim as David Orr, 39, of Coos Bay.
Witnesses at the scene provided officers with a description of the suspect vehicle along with a license plate number. That information allowed law enforcement to quickly locate the vehicle involved.
A North Bend Police Department officer spotted the suspect vehicle a short time later near the intersection of 33rd Street and Vine Avenue. Coos Bay police responded to the location, detained two occupants, and 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 suspect’s identity will not be released until after arraignment, which is expected later this week.
Authorities confirmed that the suspect is currently being held at the Coos County Jail on unrelated charges while investigators continue their work.
CBPD acknowledged the coordinated response 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 police emphasized that additional details will be released as information is officially confirmed. Authorities expressed condolences to the victim’s family and urged the public to rely on verified updates as the case progresses.
