Douglas County man accused of killing his daughter-in-law

ROSEBURG, Ore. – A Douglas County man was arrested for allegedly murdering his daughter-in-law

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said on the morning of Friday, June 16, there was a shooting at a home in the 100 block of Adams Loop in the Green District.

When first responders arrived at the scene, they found 47-year-old Amy Jo Coder with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a local hospital but died a few days later.

According to DCSO, deputies quickly identified her father-in-law as the person who shot her. He was identified as 65-year-old David Foster Coder of Myrtle Creek.

Coder was taken into custody for numerous charges, including murder.

The shooting remains under investigation and no further details were released.

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