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Published on January 16, 2025
Elijah Laray Thomas Sentenced to 10 Years for 2019 Manslaughter in North PortlandSource: Google Street View

Elijah Laray Thomas was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Tuesday, for the 2019 shooting death of Quincy Gill, following a nearly three-year manhunt. The sentence was issued by Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Marshall, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

Thomas pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Firearm on December 20, 2024, for a crime committed on December 11, 2019, in North Portland’s King neighborhood. This plea helped avoid a lengthy trial and brought closure to the case. He was sentenced and taken into custody, with an additional 3 years of post-prison supervision, as reported by the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office.

Senior Deputy District Attorney Eric Zimmerman led the case against Thomas, who was arrested in November 2022 after evading capture. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office recognized key individuals, including Investigator Anthony Merrill and Victim Advocate Julie Jacobs for their contributions. Jacobs was acknowledged for her support of the victim’s family, and Merrill for his dedication to the investigation. Thomas was sentenced to 10 years in prison, after which he will be gradually reintegrated under supervision.