Infant Death -04/28/25

On April 20, 2025, detectives with the Gladstone Police Department were notified by a local trauma center of a severely injured six-week-old infant that was admitted at their facility, tragically, the infant later passed. The infants injuries were determined to have occurred within the city limits of Gladstone and believed to be homicidal violence. 

 

During the course of the investigation, 19-year-old Maliki Skutley, the father of the infant, was arrested and initially charged with Assault in the First Degree on April 20^th, 2025. The infant passed away on April 23^rd , 2025, as a result of the injuries sustained. 

On April 25, 2025 Mr. Skutley was indicted on two counts of Murder in the 2^nd degree and one count of Assault in the 1^st degree. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Mr. Skutley is currently lodged at the Clackamas County Jail.

 

The Gladstone Police Department is working in coordination with the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. No further details will be released at this time to preserve the integrity of the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Gladstone Police Department at 503-557-2797.