Richard Joseph Anderson, 41, of Springfield, Oregon, was killed by gunfire on December 5, 2020, near Jefferson, Oregon. Local law enforcement opened a homicide investigation after the shooting.

That investigation led to an arrest: on December 21, 2020, 59-year-old Phillip Henry Gurule of Portland was taken into custody in connection with Anderson’s murder.

Anderson’s death was mourned by family and friends; funeral arrangements were handled by Andreasons Cremation & Burial Services in Springfield. If anyone knew Richard Anderson, saw activity in the Jefferson area on December 5, 2020, or has information about the events leading up to his death, please come forward.