City of Gresham, OR

06/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2024 11:08

Suspect in Rockwood shooting indicted

A suspect has been indicted for multiple counts including attempted murder and assault related to a shooting that occurred in the Rockwood Village neighborhood.

On April 28, Gresham Police responded to reports of a shooting at Rockwood Village, 783 Southeast 185th Avenue. Investigating officers found multiple apartments had been struck by bullets. These apartments were occupied, and one victim suffered minor injuries.

On June 14, Gresham Police arrested a suspect in the case, 18-year-old Jeremy Skelley Jr.

On June 24, the case against Skelley was presented to a Grand Jury by the Multnomah County District Attorney's office. Skelley was indicted on the following charges:

• Attempted murder in the second degree (one count)
• Unlawful use of a weapon (three counts)
• Assault 2 with a firearm (one count)
• Recklessly endangering another person (12 counts)
• Unlawful possession of a firearm (two counts)

The arrest is not the end of the case, and additional investigative steps are being taken. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to call the GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505.

Additional information will be released when appropriate.