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@GreshamPD
RELEASE DATE: July 31, 2021
CONTACT PERSON: On-duty PIO
CASE NUMBER: 21-32339
Gresham, Ore. - Gresham Police responded to reports of a shooting at about 8:00 a.m. in the parking lot of 1509 NE 181st Ave. Gresham Police Officers were on an unrelated call for service when they heard gunfire across the street within a very close proximity.
Officers responded to the area of the shooting quickly and located a male deceased from apparent gunfire.
Detectives with the East County Major Crimes Team responded and took over the investigation. Detectives learned there was an exchange of gunfire between two males who were known to one another. There have been no arrests in this case at this time.
The name of the victim and suspect are not being released at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the shooting and are asking for any additional witnesses to please call the Gresham Police tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll free at 888-989-3505. No other information is available at this time.
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