Victim Identified In Fatal Park Shooting (Photo)
-01/27/25
RELEASE DATE: Jan. 27, 2025
CONTACT PERSON: On Duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 25-3314
Gresham, Ore.-- Gresham Police release the identity of the victim of a fatal shooting in Vance Park.
On Thursday, Jan. 23, shortly after 4 p.m., Jorge Ovidio Mateo Vasquez, 17-years-old, was shot and killed at Vance Park. His family has been notified of his death and is requesting privacy at this time. The family provided a photo for public release.
The East County Major Crimes Team (MCT) is continuing to investigate the shooting.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Huffman at frederick.huffman@greshamoregon.gov or Detective Snider at tim.snider@greshamoregon.gov and reference case number 25-3314.
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Afternoon Shooting Being Investigated By East County Major Crimes Team (Photo)
-01/23/25
RELEASE DATE: Jan. 23, 2025
CONTACT PERSON: On Duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 25-3314
Gresham, Ore.-- Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred this afternoon at Vance Park.
Officers with the Gresham Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 1400 block of SE 182 Ave., at Vance Park, shortly after 4 p.m. They found one person who had been shot and killed. The suspect or suspects fled the scene prior to their arrival.
The East County Major Crimes Team, a multi-agency team comprised of detectives from Gresham Police Department, Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, and the Port of Portland Police Department, responded and are investigating the shooting. No further information is available at this time.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Huffman at frederick.huffman@greshamoregon.gov or Detective Snider at tim.snider@greshamoregon.gov and reference case number 25-3314.
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Gresham Police Investigating Shooting (Photo)
-01/20/25
RELEASE DATE: Jan. 20, 2025
CONTACT PERSON: On Duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 25-2826
Gresham, Ore.— Detectives are investigating an early morning Northeast neighborhood shooting.
Officers with the Gresham Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the 2800 block of NE Rene Ave., just before 3:30 a.m. They found one person who had been shot and determined the suspect/s fled the scene prior to their arrival. Officers and medical personnel provided treatment at the scene. The victim was transported to an area hospital and is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
Detectives with the Gresham Police Department were assigned to investigate the shooting.
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Pick at justin.pick@greshamoregon.gov or Detective Hardy at matthew.hardy@greshamoregon.gov and reference case number 25-2826.
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Police Trying To Identify Holiday Porch Pirate (Photo)
-01/06/25
Gresham, Ore.— The holidays are over, but the Gresham Police are asking for help catching a holiday porch pirate. Videos show the suspect stealing packages in southeast Gresham in mid-December. The suspect appeared to be posing as a delivery driver, wearing a blue and yellow reflective vest, and was picked up by another suspect driving a white Buick LeSabre.
Anyone who recognizes the suspect is asked to contact Officer John Heer at John.Heer@GreshamOregon.gov or to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719.
Gresham Police Identify Suspect Vehicle In Fatal Hit-and-Run (Photo)
-01/02/25
Gresham, Ore.— Crash investigators with the Gresham Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance locating a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. Just after midnight on December 7th, Ryan Winchester was crossing NE Burnside Rd near NE Cleveland Ave when he was fatally struck by a passing vehicle. The driver did not stop. Winchester died at the scene. He leaves behind a wife and young children.
Investigators have determined the vehicle that struck Winchester is a small gray hatchback. Investigators are releasing photos and video of the vehicle. Anyone with information about the driver or location of this vehicle should contact Officer Ryan Gomez at Ryan.Gomez@GreshamOregon.gov or call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505.
Gresham Police Identify Suspect Vehicle In Fatal Hit-and-Run (Photo)
-01/02/25
Gresham, Ore.— Crash investigators with the Gresham Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance locating a vehicle involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. Just after midnight on December 7th, Ryan Winchester was crossing NE Burnside Rd near NE Cleveland Ave when he was fatally struck by a passing vehicle. The driver did not stop. Winchester died at the scene. He leaves behind a wife and young children.
Investigators have determined the vehicle that struck Winchester is a small gray hatchback. Investigators are releasing photos and video of the vehicle. Anyone with information about the driver or location of this vehicle should contact Officer Ryan Gomez at Ryan.Gomez@GreshamOregon.gov or call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505.
