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 201st Ave on May 5th. Investigators identified 21-year-old Qunicy 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 6th, 2025, at 10:10 A.M. Hyun left her residence at 4127 SW 14th 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 201st 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 4th or 5th 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 201st 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 11th 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 11th 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 11th 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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Detectives Investigating Hollybrook Neighborhood Shooting (Photo)
-04/14/25
RELEASE DATE: April. 14, 2025
CASE NUMBER: 25-14944
Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at an apartment complex in Southwest Gresham.
Officers with Gresham Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 100 block of SW Eastman Pkwy., after 5:30 p.m. They found one person who had been shot and provided care until paramedics arrived. The suspect fled the scene prior to officers arriving.
Gresham Police detectives are investigating the shooting. The victim was trasnported to an area hospital and is expected to survive. No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Gresham Police Tip-Line at 503-618-2719 and reference case #25-14944.
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***FOUND*** Police Requesting Assistance Finding Endangered Missing Person (Photo)
-04/14/25
Update 4/14/25 14:15: Kortney Burdine has been found safe and reunited with family.
Gresham, Ore.— The Gresham Police Department is asking for assistance from the public locating an endangered missing person. Kortney Burdine left her residence in SE Gresham overnight. Family and friends have not been able to reach Kortney and are concerned about her well-being.
Kortney is 29 years old, 5’5” tall, and weighs approximately 130 pounds. She was last seen wearing a light-colored T-shirt, blue jeans, and tennis shoes. She may be driving a white 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, Oregon license plate 562JXH. The vehicle has a roof rack and multiple stickers in the rear window.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call 911 or their local non-emergency phone number.
