GRESHAM, OR (January 27, 2025) - Gresham Police have released the identity of the victim of a fatal shooting last week in Vance Park.
On Thursday, Jan. 23, shortly after 4:00 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
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ORIGINAL RELEASE FROM THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025:
Afternoon Shooting Being Investigated By East County Major Crimes Team
Gresham, OR (Jan. 23, 2025) - 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
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