Three Wanted For Murder Of Liam Spahnle-Bailey (Photo) - 05/16/25

Gresham, Ore.— Shortly after 1:30 a.m. on April 27, Gresham Police responded to a shooting inside an apartment in the 4700 block of SW 11th St.  Multiple shots went through walls into a neighboring apartment, fatally wounding 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey.  Spahnle-Bailey attended Rowe Middle School and planned to go on a snowboarding trip with his father on the day of the shooting.  Another person who was struck by gunfire was transported to a local hospital.  They have since been released from the hospital.

Gresham detectives have been leading the investigation into the shooting, assisted by detectives from the East County Major Crimes Team.  Investigators have identified three suspects involved in the murder of Spahnle-Bailey and obtained warrants for their arrest.  “Since the shooting, our officers, detectives and law enforcement partners have worked tirelessly to identify the individuals responsible for Liam’s death.  We now need the community’s help to find them and bring them to justice,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg.  Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said, “Our office is dedicated to obtaining justice for the victim and his family.”

Police are asking for assistance from the public locating the following individuals: 

• Anthony C. Hunter Jr.

  Age 20, 5’9” tall, 150 pounds

• Xavier Hirsch

  Age 20, 6’1” tall, 140 pounds

• Terrell Coy

  Age 16, 5’9” tall, 165 pounds

Hunter, Hirsch, and Coy are all wanted for Murder in the Second Degree and additional crimes.  They should be considered armed and dangerous.  Anyone who sees them should call 911. 

Anyone with information about their location can contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov.