by Bobby Corser A Gresham Police SUV responds to an emergency (KATU) — Police are investigating a suspicious death after officers responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance in the 2600 block of NE 201st Ave officers discovered a deceased individual at the scene The East County Major Crimes Team has been activated to investigate the death No further information is available at this time KATU News will update this breaking news story By FOX 12 StaffPublished: May 2025 at 9:57 AM PDT|Updated: 5 hours agoEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInGRESHAM (KPTV) - The Gresham Police Department says it is investigating a suspicious death Monday morning officers were called out to the 2600 block of Northeast 201st Avenue for a report of a “suspicious circumstance.” Officers arrived to the scene and found a person The East County major Crimes Team is leading the death investigation No other details have been released by Gresham police at this time Anyone with information should contact Detective Tyson Conroy at Tyson.Conroy@GreshamOregon.gov Gresham announced an update to its Control for Investment Management reconciliation solution adding a web interface and expanded API capabilities serves over 100 active clients in the investment management sector The enhanced solution maintains the platform’s patented workflow while introducing a more user-friendly interface for monitoring critical data The system integrates with Gresham’s Pulse Data solution providing a comprehensive approach to investment data management “Moving Control for Investment Management to a web-based solution is an important step forward and gives our clients faster access, more flexibility and greater control,” Ian Manocha, CEO of Gresham “It’s the first of a series of exciting new product releases we’re rolling out to meet the evolving needs of financial institutions.” New director promises faster investigations and clearer outcomes for organizations that proactively disclose bribery offenses Sample provisions offer blueprint for compliant data brokerage with foreign entities Majority of execs predict rise in fincrime in ’25 How to meet your obligations in the cloud's shared-responsibility model while preventing AI-specific attack vectors Privacy Policy | AI Policy CCI is the web’s premier global independent news source for compliance Got a news tip? Get in touch. Want a weekly round-up in your inbox? Sign up for free Governor candidate loses #2 union position by wide margin the 2013 Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor lost her bid for re-election as Secretary-Treasurer of 1199 SEIU after a landslide reshaping of the union’s senior leadership This is the number two-ranked official at the Service Employees International Union and was elected in 2022 union president George Gresham was deposed by Yvonne Armstrong an executive vice president from the New Jersey region She finished 27th in a field of 34 candidates for eighteen EVP seats polling 14,713 votes behind the 17th-place finisher ran on a slate with gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono twelve years ago They were defeated by the Republican incumbents The Buono/Silva slate marked the first all-female statewide ticket in New Jersey She ran 1199 SEIU’s nursing home division for New Jersey Long Island and the Hudson Valley from 2016 to 2022 Silva was the Vice president of the New Jersey SEIU Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Michael Brian Gresham was born in Greenville Mike was proceeded in death by his father Jim Gresham and his older brother Jack Gresham He is survived by his mother Beverly Gresham and two brothers Greg Gresham(Vicky) Mike graduated from Barrington High School in Barrington Il and attended classes at the University of Memphis For several years he worked at McDonalds in Germantown He also worked as a starter for Memphis National Golf Club where he made many friends and “honed” his golf game Mike also was an avid St Jude Race participant the Recreational Ministery of Germantown Baptist Church He has been an active member of the church for 40 years serving in many areas and volunteering for everything For years he has worked with Ben Lane in the Puppet Ministry There was no one who was not a friend of Mike’s he loved everyone even the nurses who made him feel like a “stick-pin” he always gave them a “thumbs up “ Visitation from 9:30 am until 10:45 am at Germantown Baptist Church in Germantown Memorials to Germantown Baptist Church CORE or Puppet Ministry or to St Jude Children’s Hospital.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (KATU) — A driver struck and killed a bicyclist near Southeast Division Street and 182nd Avenue on Monday evening according to the Gresham Police Department Police said the bicyclist was hit while crossing the intersection Police are investigating the crash and have not made any arrests — A 13-year-old was fatally shot early Sunday morning when stray bullets flew through a Gresham apartment wall Several people called 911 at about 1:30 a.m Sunday reporting gunfire inside an apartment in the 4700 block of Southwest 11th Street Some of the rounds went through walls and into a neighboring apartment LATEST COVERAGE | Police investigate stray bullet killing of sleeping teen boy in Gresham; No arrests made Officers started first aid before he was rushed to a hospital Police say they found a second person who had been struck by gunfire s short ways away from the shooting scene That person was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries Police say that person would not say where they were at the time of the shooting At this time it is unclear if that person was a bystander or a suspect in the shooting The shooting is being investigated by the East County Major Crimes Team family of the victim is expected to hold a press conference Police ask anyone with helpful information to get ahold of Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg issued the following statement: “Today our entire community is mourning the killing of an innocent child “This shooting is a tragic reminder of how the impact of gun violence reaches far beyond the shooters and their intended victims and law enforcement partners will hold accountable everyone responsible for this child’s death and our community partners will continue working to break the cycle of violence.” Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez also spoke out against the shooting saying his office is working to prosecute those responsible for it “This an example of horrific violence in our community It breaks my heart to see the loss of such a young life," Vasquez said "Any time a child is lost in our community it's devastating 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.” (KATU) — The sound of wheels on concrete at Ed Benedict skate park in Southeast Portland brings Gordon Mott-Bailey to tears The park was his little brother Liam Spahnle-Bailey's favorite place "He should be here," Mott-Bailey said during an interview at the park on Monday 13-year-old Spahnle-Bailey was shot and killed when multiple stray bullets pierced through the wall of his father's apartment on the 4700 block of Southwest 11th Street Police say the gunfire came from a neighboring apartment Another man who was shot remains in the hospital in stable condition Police said his injuries were serious but not life threatening Gresham police would not say if the man was an innocent bystander a resident at the apartment in questioned and/or a suspect said providing this information would compromise the integrity of the investigation "One of our big priorities right now is protecting the ongoing investigation so I can't release many details about what detectives are working on right now," he said When asked whether there was an exchange of gunfire "I believe multiple people were shooting." He said there was no "specific" danger to the public at this time Speaking to various media at the park along with Mott-Bailey said he had just moved into the apartment in February He had been visiting him for the weekend and the two had planned to go snowboarding the next day "I put my son to sleep in the living room on the air mattress and thinking he'd be safe I was wrong and kind of have a hard time blaming myself I just wish I could do some things different but it doesn't matter now," he said Mott-Bailey said his little brother with whom he shares a bedroom is his best friend never get to; I'm never gonna get to know how tall he got," he said in tears He noted that Liam was good at all sports and particularly loved skateboarding He would often send him videos of his "sends" -- skateboarding stunts -- while skating "He'd send him to me because he wanted someone to be proud of him," Mott-Bailey said "I'm gonna keep them forever." Liam's family is asking anyone involved to come forward and I'm confident that whoever did this will be held accountable and hopefully God can forgive him one day Police ask anyone with helpful information to get ahold of Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov “This shooting is a tragic reminder of how the impact of gun violence reaches far beyond the shooters and their intended victims We’ll do everything we can to get to the bottom of this and hold those who are responsible accountable for their actions.” (KATU) — A person was shot and wounded in Gresham on Monday evening on Southwest Eastman Parkway near 7th Street The victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive READ ALSO: Oregon couple sentenced after jealousy spirals into deadly shooting of coworker Police are investigating and as more information becomes available Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors and worked at Santa Fe Railway for ten years in their engineering department reconstructing the Canadian River Bridge among other projects Dwayne opened and operated Gresham & Associates for 45 years and was licensed in six states to include Texas Dwayne was a member of the South Rotary Club and received their “Outstanding Service Award” for 1986-1987 along with the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International “Paul Harris Fellow” He was President of the Panhandle Chapter 16 Texas Surveyors Association in 1981 and received the “Outstanding Service Donor” award in 2009 from the Amarillo Habitat for Humanity and volunteered with them for many years Dwayne married Maria “Maggie” Garcia on September 6 Dwayne enjoyed traveling with” The Love of his life Maggie” and spending time with family and friends and going to Vermejo Park Ranch to do some fly fishing loved showering friends and family with his warm hospitality and made a mean margarita which he called “PDMs”……if you know and the best “Pappa Honey” will forever be missed He is survived by his wife Maggie Gresham; children Jonathan Gresham and wife Joie of Amarillo John Mariscal and wife Sonia Mariscal of Hereford Julie Szilveszter and husband Jeremy of Amarillo and Stephanie Escamilla and husband Jonathan of Hereford The family suggests memorials be made to Habitat for Humanity Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text (KATU) — The city of Gresham launched a new program in February to try and stop shootings before they happen Ceasefire also operates in Portland During a county public safety meeting Monday The city recorded six homicides in all of 2024 half of our homicide victims have been teenage victims so we’ve lost a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old to gun violence which is extremely unfortunate to have 50% of our homicide victims be teenagers,” said Marcell Frazier the city of Gresham’s Violence Prevention Community Partnerships coordinator Police said it appeared to be an unprovoked attack Multnomah County Elections Voting Center Express in Gresham Voting Center Express at the Multnomah County East Building600 NE 8th Street, Gresham OR503.988.VOTE (8683) | elections@multco.us | MultnomahVotes.gov Monday - Friday  |   8 am – 5 pm Ballots MUST be received at any County elections office in Oregon or Official Ballot Drop Site location by 8:00 p.m or postmarked by election day and received within 7 days after the election to be counted Multnomah County Elections increases access to voting services with the Voting Center Express in Gresham The Voting Center Express is an additional voter service location that is open on the days before each election At the Voting Center Express voters can replace a lost or damaged ballot or update their voter registration information Voters with a disability can get assistance Voters who speak a language other than English can get assistance in their preferred language Elections staff are available for questions or any other elections related help Ballots can only be accepted at the Voting Center Express during open hours. The nearest 24-hour Official Ballot Drop Site is in the parking lot at the Gresham Library at 385 NW Miller Avenue. Find other Multnomah County Official Ballot Drop Sites. © 2024 | Multnomah County General Information Line: 503-823-4000 GRESHAM, Ore. — UPDATE: A woman has been found safe and reunited with family, according to Gresham Police Department, after she went missing overnight. The Gresham woman was reported as missing Monday after she left her home in Southeast Gresham overnight. “Family and friends have not been able to reach [her] and are concerned about her well-being,” Gresham Police said in a press release. Later that day, however, they said the woman had been reunited with her family. **EDITOR'S NOTE** This story was updated after the woman was found safe. President Donald Trump delivers Investing in America remarks from the White House. WATCH13-year-old killed by stray bullets while asleep in Gresham apartment Police have not released any information on the suspect or suspects in the shooting Police ask anyone with helpful information to get ahold of Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov (KATU) — Police in Gresham have identified a 16-year-old boy as the suspect in a deadly shooting at Vance Park in January Investigators say Camerino Vides shot and killed 17-year-old Jorge Ovidio Vasquez in an apparent unprovoked attack on Jan Police were called to Vance Park on Southeast 182nd Avenue near Market Street at 4:15 p.m Vasquez was already dead when officers arrived and the suspected shooter had already fled READ MORE: Teen boy identified as person shot and killed at Gresham park Investigators say Vasquez was playing on the futsal court at the park when the shooting happened They did not say if Vides and Vasquez knew one another before the incident nor have they said what they believe may have led up to the shooting Investigators released a mug shot of Vides as well as a surveillance photo of the teen Anyone with information on Vides’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately The public is urged not to approach him as police say he may be armed READ MORE: 1 dead in shooting at Gresham park 2025 2 p.m.Oregonians continued to fill congressional town halls over the weekend as voters continue to search for guidance and answers amid a whirlwind month for national politics More than 1,000 people crammed into Centennial High School in Gresham on Saturday to see U.S in-person town hall since her election last year Extra bleachers had to be pulled out to make room Many attendees still had to sit on the floor after every seat was filled Maxine Dexter addresses a crowded town hall at Centennial High School in Gresham Town halls have garnered national attention since President Donald Trump's second term began Erika von Kampen of Portland was one of hundreds who filled the stand and said she — like many other Oregonians — is hoping Democrats take a firmer stand against the Trump administration “I’ve been calling and messaging (Dexter’s) office every day for the past month asking her to take more drastic action than she is,” Von Kampen said “I think we’re running out of road right now.” Thousands came to here the freshman representative speak Dexter acknowledged that many of her constituents want a more aggressive approach; her office is receiving thousands of phone calls. But she cautioned against Democrats trying to shut down the federal government which some have speculated could be a negotiating tactic against Trump’s spending cuts “That is absolutely the worst possible outcome for this,” she said “Make no mistake: if the government shuts down Related: Oregon Coast residents pack congressional town hall, hoping for answers Other speakers asked questions regarding Ukraine, in light of Trump’s explosive Friday meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as well as protections for immigrants and potential cuts to Medicaid asked Dexter what she was doing to reach out across party lines in response to what she viewed as an existential threat to the U.S “I need to know that you’re aware that this is the time to consider drastic action,” Bair said “Fight back!” Many seemed overcome with emotion People chant "fight back" at the town hall Dexter said she has talked with Republicans “These are good people that want to serve their communities,” Dexter said of her Republican colleagues “They have people in their communities who are showing up like you and are telling them to make a courageous choice and that is what they need to do.” Dexter told reporters before the town hall that Democrats “are doing everything we can.” That’s mostly through litigating Trump’s policy in the courts and attempting to write opposing bills “It’s important for people to know that we’re fighting for them,” she said Tags: Gresham, Democrats, Trump, Oregon Stand with OPB and protect independent journalism for everyone Listen to the OPB News live stream (opens new window)Streaming Now (KATU) — Gresham Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 67-year-old man Round's caretakers discovered he was missing from the 1000 block of SE 213 Ave Authorities said Round has a cognitive disability and is missing his required daily medication He is bald with brown eyes and is believed to be wearing dark clothing Anyone with information on Round's whereabouts is urged to call 911 or the non-emergency line at 503-823-3333 the globally recognized retail chain known for offering affordable and unique products is excited to announce the grand opening of its latest store in Gresham this store marks a significant milestone in Daiso's U.S "We are thrilled to open our new store in Gresham," said Jack Williams Chief Retail Operations Officer for Daiso USA "This milestone reflects the continued support of our customers and we're excited to introduce Daiso's budget-friendly offerings to the Gresham community We invite everyone to Discover Daiso and explore the variety of products we offer." spans 9,409 square feet and features a wide selection of products across multiple categories Customers can find everything from Japanese-inspired home decor and kitchenware to beauty products Daiso's commitment to providing affordable and unique merchandise has made it a go-to destination for shoppers seeking unique items at great prices "Thanks to the enthusiasm of our loyal customers we're excited to expand in Illinois," said John Clarke "We continue to see growing demand in the region and we're proud to be opening more stores in 2025 With 180 stores now operating across the U.S. we're excited to serve new communities and bring the Daiso experience to even more customers." 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Retail Household, Consumer & Cosmetics Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: (KATU) — Police in Gresham are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl Genevieve Scott was last seen just after 4 p.m leaving her home in the 100 block of Southeast Hogan Road Police said she left home after getting upset Genevieve is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds and it was not known if she had it with her Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call police at 503-823-3333 GRESHAM, Ore. (KGW) -- A 13-year-old boy was killed by gunfire that penetrated a neighboring apartment where he was sleeping early Sunday morning Officers responded to reports of a shooting on Southwest 11th Street near Highland Drive shortly after 1:30 a.m they determined a shooting had occurred inside an apartment with multiple rounds penetrating through walls into an adjacent unit A teenager sleeping in the neighboring apartment was struck by gunfire Officers rendered immediate aid before medical responders transported the 13-year-old victim to a local hospital The name of the victim is not being released at the request of the family Officers also located another shooting victim a short distance from the scene That person was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating the shooting Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Lindsay Friderich at Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov or Detective Martin Daly at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov KTVZ NewsChannel 21 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here (KATU) — A suspect has been arrested after a deadly stabbing in Gresham early Thursday morning KATU photojournalist Evan Bell says it appears to have happened on the Gresham-Fairview trail Police arrested 38-year-old William Huffman in connection with the stabbing Huffman attempted to assault another person who was in the area during the initial attack Police have not said what led up to the stabbing nor have they said if Huffman and Ferrer knew one another before this incident Huffman has been charged with second-degree murder