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On November 26 at about 6:40 PM, Gladstone Police Officers were dispatched to a home in the 8300 block of Cason Rd regarding a welfare check of the resident, Rosa Leyva. Officers arrived at the home and were met at the door by the son of Ms. Leyva, Ronald Kirk who also resides there. Based on the interaction with Mr. Kirk, officers were compelled to enter the home to check on the condition of Ms. Leyva. Officers discovered Ms. Leyva deceased in the home.
As a result of the investigation, Mr. Kirk was arrested and lodged at the Clackamas County Jail for Murder and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. There is no ongoing danger to the public. The investigation remains in progress is and being led by the Gladstone Police Department, Clackamas County Interagency Major Crimes Team and the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. No further information will be released.
There is no current threat to the community.