Man Arrested After Shooting Incident In Lincoln City

In the early morning of Monday, May 19, 2025, Lincoln City Police Officers were dispatched to the area of SW 51st St and SW Ebb Ave on a report of a shooting that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with multiple apparent gunshot wounds. Personnel from North Lincoln Fire & Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance also responded and began providing medical treatment at the scene before transporting the victim to Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital.

The victim was later transported to Salem Hospital for additional medical treatment and surgery. The victim’s current condition is unknown at this time. The suspect in the shooting was identified as 43-year-old Justin R. Schmeidal of Lincoln City. He remained on scene and self-reported the shooting before being taken into custody. Lincoln City Police Detectives responded to the scene and began their investigation into the circumstances involved with the shooting.

The handgun believed to be used was recovered. Schmeidal was subsequently transported to the Lincoln City Police Department and later transported to the Lincoln County Jail where he was lodged on charges of Assault I, Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Pointing a Firearm at Another. Additional charges may be considered. Lincoln City Police thanked North Lincoln Fire Rescue and Pacific West Ambulance for their assistance in this incident. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to please get in touch with Detective Lane or Detective Goodman at 541-994-3636.