Toledo Man Arrested For Murder After Shooting Incident

On Saturday October 4, 2025 ,just after 5pm, the Toledo Police Department responded to

multiple reports of shots fired in the area of SE 4th Street and SE Fir Street. A responding

Toledo Police Officer arrived on scene and detained Christopher Anderson, who was found to be in possession of a firearm. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Christopher’s wife, was deceased in front of their residence. Based on evidence and witness statements, Mr. Anderson was arrested for Murder in the Second Degree and Assault in the First Degree. No other information was released by Toledo Police.

The Toledo Police Department would like to thank the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Oregon State Police, Oregon State Police Forensics Team, Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Toledo Fire Department, Toledo Public Works, East Lincoln County Fire District, Pacific West Ambulance, Lincoln County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Lincoln County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance during this incident. This case remains under investigation.