COQUILLE, Oregon — A quiet Coos County morning turned into heartbreak on February 2, 2026, when 25‑year‑old Bryce Randall was shot and killed during a confrontation near a home off Highway 42. Family, friends, and neighbors in nearby Myrtle Point are left reeling from the sudden and violent loss of a young man described by those who knew him as full of energy, promise, and kindness.
Just after midnight on Monday, North Coos 911 dispatchers received an urgent call reporting a disturbance at a residence not far from the highway that carries people to and from town. Coos County Sheriff’s Deputies rushed to the scene, where they found Bryce suffering from a gunshot wound. Medics worked frantically, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, robbed of the life he had yet to fully live.
Sheriff’s investigators say the shooting stemmed from a confrontation that heated up and ultimately turned deadly. Details about what sparked the fight are still emerging, but law enforcement says it escalated to the point where gunfire was exchanged. Later that morning, officers arrested 31‑year‑old George Jones of Coquille. Jones was taken into custody and charged with second‑degree murder in the death of Bryce. The sheriff’s office said the case remains under active investigation as detectives piece together what happened and why.
Bryce’s death has left a sharp ache in the hearts of those who loved him. At 25, he stood on the brink of his adult life with hopes and plans that will now go unrealized. Friends remember him laughing easily, offering a warm greeting to everyone he met, and bringing a sense of light into ordinary days. To his family, he was a son, a brother, and someone whose place in their lives can never be replaced.
Community members gathered in the days after the shooting to support one another, share memories, and find solace amid the sorrow. A candlelight vigil drew neighbors and classmates who spoke softly about Bryce’s bright smile, his generous spirit, and the way he made people feel seen and heard. Local leaders offered condolences, urging the community to stay united even as they grapple with this painful loss.
The accused, Jones, has been held without release as the case moves forward through the Coos County justice system. Prosecutors allege through charging documents that Jones’s actions directly led to the fatal shooting. His next court date has been scheduled, and authorities say more information may surface as evidence is reviewed and witness statements are collected.
As Coquille and Myrtle Point mourn, friends and family are asking that Bryce’s memory be honored with compassion and reflection. They are sharing photos, stories, and moments that capture who he was — not only the circumstances of his death, but the full and warm presence he brought to life. Bryce’s legacy, they say, will be one of love and the indelible mark he left on those around him.
