Gunfire cut through a late Friday night in Gresham when a man walking with a group along Southeast Stark Street was shot multiple times and rushed to a hospital, police said. Officers arrived around 11:25 p.m. on June 19 in the 19500 block of Southeast Stark Street and found the wounded man. Investigators say the shooting does not appear to be random, though no arrests or suspect descriptions have been released, and the case remains under investigation.
What police say
According to KATU, officers were called out after reports of gunfire and learned that an unknown person opened fire on the victim while he was walking with others along Stark. The man was taken to a nearby hospital and was listed in stable condition. Investigators told KATU they plan to release more details as they develop.
Rockwood has seen recurring gun activity
The shooting unfolded in Rockwood, a stretch of East Gresham where neighbors have been sounding the alarm about repeated gun incidents. A January incident in the area, detailed in Gunfire And Flames Jolt Quiet Gresham, highlighted how quickly a quiet complex can turn chaotic. A 2022 report by FOX 12 described how recurring gunfire along Southeast Stark and nearby streets has left officers stretched thin on busy weekends and neighbors fed up. Those earlier accounts mirror why detectives in the latest case are again asking anyone with recordings or tips to speak up.
How to help investigators
The Gresham Police Department is asking anyone who saw the shooting or captured video in the area to contact them. Tipsters can call non-emergency dispatch at 503-823-3333 or use the department’s listed contact options. For emergencies, officials remind residents to call 911.
Police have not released additional details about the shooter or the events leading up to the attack. As KATU reported, news crews were heading to the scene for further coverage while detectives worked late into the night to piece together what happened along Southeast Stark Street.
