Three Wanted For Murder Of Liam Spahnle-Bailey (Photo) -05/16/25

Gresham, Ore.— Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on April 27, Gresham Police responded to a shooting inside an apartment in the 4700 block of SW 11th St.  Multiple shots went through walls into a neighboring apartment, fatally wounding 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey.  Spahnle-Bailey attended Rowe Middle School and planned to go on a snowboarding trip with his father on the day of the shooting.  Another person who was struck by gunfire was transported to a local hospital.  They have since been released from the hospital.

Gresham detectives have been leading the investigation into the shooting, assisted by detectives from the East County Major Crimes Team.  Investigators have identified three suspects involved in the murder of Spahnle-Bailey and obtained warrants for their arrest.  “Since the shooting, our officers, detectives and law enforcement partners have worked tirelessly to identify the individuals responsible for Liam’s death.  We now need the community’s help to find them and bring them to justice,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg.  Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said, “Our office is dedicated to obtaining justice for the victim and his family.”

Police are asking for assistance from the public locating the following individuals: 

• Anthony C. Hunter Jr.

  Age 20, 5’9” tall, 150 pounds

• Xavier Hirsch

  Age 20, 6’1” tall, 140 pounds

• Terrell Coy

  Age 16, 5’9” tall, 165 pounds

Hunter, Hirsch, and Coy are all wanted for Murder in the Second Degree and additional crimes.  They should be considered armed and dangerous.  Anyone who sees them should call 911. 

Anyone with information about their location can contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Traffic Investigators Identify Person Of Interest In Hit-and-Run Case (Photo) -05/15/25

RELEASE DATE: May 15, 2025
CASE NUMBER: 23-52228

Gresham, Ore. — Traffic investigators have identified a person of interest connected to a serious hit-and-run crash that occurred on New Year’s Eve 2023 in Gresham. Investigators are asking for the public’s assistance with locating Salomon Martinez Gonzalez, 35, formerly of Gresham.

As previously reported, on Dec. 31, 2023, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers and medical personnel responded to a collision involving a red Chevy Sonic and a motorcycle at SE Division St. and SE 202nd Ave. The driver of the Sonic rear-ended the motorcycle, knocking the rider to the ground, then ran over the victim before fleeing the scene. The rider was hospitalized in critical condition and remained in the hospital for over a month.

Gresham Police have remained in contact with the victim’s family throughout the investigation. With their support, investigators are now releasing a video of the crash, hoping it will generate renewed public interest and assist in locating the person of interest.

A receipt from a local liquor store was found in the suspect vehicle, and investigators obtained surveillance footage of a man making a purchase shortly before the crash. That individual has now been identified as Salomon Martinez Gonzalez. He unexpectedly abandoned his apartment just days after the incident and may have fled the state or country.

“We are urging anyone who knows Salomon’s whereabouts to come forward,” said Officer Adam Oblack, the lead investigator on the case. “This case has deeply impacted the victim and his family. Identifying Salomon is a step forward, but we need help from the community—and possibly the online community—if he has fled the area.”

If you have any information about Salomon Martinez Gonzalez or his current location, please contact Officer Oblack at adam.oblack@greshamoregon.gov or call the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503.618.2719.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crimestoppers of Oregon at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or via their mobile app.

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Two Juveniles Arrested In Connection With SE Richey Rd Shooting (Photo) -05/14/25

RELEASE DATE:               May 14, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-19228
 

Gresham, Ore. — Gresham Police detectives have arrested two 16-year-olds in connection with the shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning in the 3500 block of SE Richey Rd.

Just before 4:00 a.m., on May 13, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, they located shell casings in the street and a nearby residence that had been struck by bullets. No injuries were found at the scene.

A short time later, a local hospital notified police that an individual with a gunshot wound had arrived in a private vehicle. That vehicle, a silver 2009 Subaru Impreza with Oregon license plate 737LQM, left the hospital before officers could make contact. Investigators have since determined the Subaru was reported stolen. The vehicle may have a black wheel on the rear driver’s side. The individual remains in critical condition.

Following an investigation, the two 16-year-old suspects were taken into custody and lodged at the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Center. Both face multiple charges, including:

• Attempted Murder in the Second Degree (8 counts)
• Unlawful Use of a Weapon
• Conspiracy

Detectives believe these incidents are connected, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting or the current whereabouts of the silver Subaru Impreza is urged to contact Detective Huffman at Frederick.Huffman@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Snider at Tim.Snider@GreshamOregon.gov.

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Arrest Made In Early-May Gresham Homicide. (Photo) -05/14/25

A Troutdale man has been arrested for murder in the shooting death of Ahanu Johnson.  Gresham Police found Johnson shot to death in the 2600 block of NE 201^st Ave on May 5th.  Investigators identified 21-year-old Quincy Teklehiamanot as the suspect in Johnson’s death and obtained a warrant for his arrest.  East Metro SWAT arrested Teklehiamanot at a residence in Troutdale early this morning.  Teklehiamanot has been charged with Murder in the Second Degree. 

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Tyson Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Isaac Hibbs at Isaac.Hibbs@GreshamOregon.gov.

Gresham Police Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash (Photo) -05/14/25

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police are investigating an overnight traffic crash that left one person dead.  Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on W Powell Blvd near NW Bryn Mawr Way shortly after 11 p.m. Tuesday.  The lone occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.  Officers believe excessive speed was a contributing factor to the crash.  Detours on W Powell Blvd around the crash scene will be in place for several hours. 

Update On May 13th Gresham Shooting (Photo) -05/13/25

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 3500 block of SE Richey Rd just before 4 o’clock Tuesday morning.  Arriving officers found shell casings in the street and a nearby home that had been struck by gunfire.  Officers did not find anyone injured at the scene.  

A short time later, a local hospital reported a person suffering from a gunshot wound had arrived in a private vehicle.  The vehicle, a silver 2009 Subaru Impreza with Oregon license plate 737LQM, left the hospital before officers arrived.  The Subaru may have a black wheel on the left rear tire.  The person who was shot remains in critical condition.  

Investigators believe these incidents are connected.  Anyone with information regarding the shooting or the current location of the Subaru Impreza is asked to contact Gresham Police Detective Huffman at Frederick.Huffman@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Snider at Tim.Snider@GreshamOregon.gov.

Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Adult (Photo) (Photo) -05/06/25

RELEASE DATE:                May 6, 2025

CASE NUMBER:                 25-18345

Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 77-year-old female, Hyun Yeo Park.  Hyun suffers from Dementia and has heart condition.  She was last seen on May 6^th, 2025, at 10:10 A.M.  Hyun left her residence at 4127 SW 14^th Dr.  Due to her mental state, she could be taken advantage of easily.

Hyun is 5 feet tall; 110 pounds with brown eyes, short grey hair and no teeth.  She was last seen wearing black or grey long sleeve shirt with unknown colored, loose pants.

Anyone who knows of Hyun’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or non-emergency at 503-823-3333

Suspicious Death Now A Homicide Investigation. (Photo) -05/06/25

Gresham, Ore.— What began as a suspicious circumstance call is now a homicide investigation.  Gresham Police were dispatched to a mobile home park in the 2600 block of NE 201^st Ave on Monday morning.  Responding officers found 22-year-old Ahanu Johnson dead at the scene.  The East County Major Crimes Team was activated to investigate Johnson’s death.  Detectives have now confirmed Johnson’s death is a homicide. 

Police are asking anyone with information about Johnson’s whereabouts or activities on May 4^th or 5^th to contact Detective Tyson Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Isaac Hibbs at Isaac.Hibbs@GreshamOregon.gov.

Gresham Police Investigating Suspicious Death. (Photo) -05/05/25

Gresham, Ore.— Police in Gresham are investigating a suspicious death.  Shortly before 8 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a suspicious circumstance in the 2600 block of NE 201^st Ave.  Officers found a person deceased at the scene.  The East County Major Crimes Team has been activated and is investigating the death.  No further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Tyson Conroy at

Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov.  

Gresham Shooting Victim Identified (Photo) -04/28/25

Gresham, Ore.— The teenager killed in a Sunday morning shooting has been identified as 13-year-old William “Liam” Spahnle-Bailey.  Liam was sleeping in his father’s apartment when a shooting occurred in a neighboring unit.  Liam was stuck by gunfire that traveled through the wall between the two apartments.  Officers and paramedics rendered medical aid and he was transported to a local hospital.  Tragically, Liam was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival at the hospital. 

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at

Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov.

Statement Regarding Shooting Of 13-Year-Old In Gresham (Photo) -04/28/25

Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are continuing to investigate the Sunday-morning shooting death of a local teen.  The shooting took place in an apartment in the 4700 block of SW 11^th St in southwest Gresham.  Multiple shots went through walls into a neighboring apartment, fatally wounding a sleeping 13-year-old.  Another person who was struck by gunfire was transported to a local hospital. 

“Today our entire community is mourning the killing of an innocent child.  Our thoughts are with his family, friends, classmates, and neighbors,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg.  “This shooting is a tragic reminder of how the impact of gun violence reaches far beyond the shooters and their intended victims.  Our officers, detectives, and law enforcement partners will hold accountable everyone responsible for this child’s death.  The City of Gresham, the Ceasefire program, and our community partners will continue working to break the cycle of violence.” 

Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said, “This an example of horrific violence in our community. It breaks my heart to see the loss of such a young life. Any time a child is lost in our community it's devastating. But when it occurs in such a senseless, violent manner it's absolutely infuriating.  We’ll do everything we can to get to the bottom of this and hold those who are responsible accountable for their actions.”

The East County Major Crimes Team is leading the investigation.  The Major Crimes Team is an interagency team of detectives from the Gresham Police Department, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Oregon State Police, and attorneys from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.  Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov.

The City of Gresham participates in the Ceasefire partnership.  This program unites community-based organizations, city leadership, law enforcement, and public health experts to implement violence prevention strategies.  Ceasefire is rooted in a public health framework and seeks to address the root causes of violence by providing necessary resources including employment opportunities, conflict resolution, and behavioral health support.

UPDATE: 13-year-old Killed, Another Person Injured In Gresham Shooting. (Photo) -04/27/25

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Gresham, Ore.— Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on April 27, Gresham Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 4700 block of SW 11^th St.  Officers learned a shooting had taken place inside an apartment.  Multiple rounds went through walls into a neighboring apartment. 

A teenager sleeping in the neighboring apartment was struck by gunfire.  Officers rendered immediate aid, and medical responders transported the 13-year-old victim to a local hospital; however, he did not survive.  The name of the victim is not being released at the request of family.

Officers located another person who had been struck by gunfire a short distance from the shooting scene.  That person was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious, but not life-threatening injuries. 

The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating the shooting.  Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@ GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov. 

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Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police responded to multiple reports of shots being fired in the 4700 block of SW 11^th St shortly after 1:30 Sunday morning.  Officers found two people at the scene who had suffered gunshot wounds.  They were both transported to local hospitals for treatment.  One person was pronounced deceased at the hospital.  The other remains hospitalized with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening. 

The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating the shooting.  Anyone with information can contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov. 

Gresham Police Searching For Missing 12-year-old (Photo) -04/24/25

***UPDATE***
Missing 12-year-old has been located

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.RELEASE DATE:               April 24, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-16523

Gresham, Ore.— Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 12-year-old who was last seen leaving her home in the 100 block of SE Hogan Rd.

Genevieve Scott left home just after 4 p.m. after getting upset and has not returned. She is described as a White female with blonde hair, is 5-feet and 4-inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. Genevieve was last seen wearing a T-shirt, black shorts, and black Ugg boots. It is not known if Genevieve brought her required medicine with her.

If anyone has information about Genevieve’s whereabouts, they are asked to call the non-emergency police line at 503-823-3333.

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Police Seek Help Locating Missing Endangered Adult (Photo) -04/23/25

RELEASE DATE:               April 23, 2025
CASE NUMBER:                 25-16311
 

Gresham, Ore.—Gresham Police is asking for the public’s assistance with locating a missing 67-year-old male, David Round.  David’s caretakers discovered he was missing from the 1000 block of SE 213 Ave., this morning. David has a cognitive disability and is missing his required daily medication. He is familiar with TriMet.

David is described as a Black male who is 5-feet and 10-inches tall and weighs approximately 190 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes and it is believed he is wearing dark clothing.

Anyone who knows of David’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 or non-emergency at 503-823-3333

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