Gresham Police Seek Information In Homicide Investigation

Gresham OR

15 October, 2020

3:15 PM

Description

Press release from the City of Gresham: October 13, 2020 Gresham Police is asking the public to provide information about an assault that occurred in downtown Gresham in late September, which ultimately resulted in the death of a 53-year-old Gresham resident. Evidence suggests Tod Alan Barker was assaulted by a person(s) on the evening of Sept. 27, while walking in the 200 block of NE Roberts Ave. It is believed Barker likely did not know his attacker(s). Barker died on Oct. 9 from injuries sustained during the attack and the Multnomah County medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. Investigators want to talk with anyone who saw or heard anything regarding this incident and are asking witnesses to call the Gresham Police tip line at 503-618-2719. No other information is available at this time. This press release was produced by the City of Gresham . The views expressed here are the author's own.