GRESHAM, Ore. – Police have arrested one of three suspects wanted in connection with the killing of 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey, who was fatally shot while sleeping in his bed earlier this year.
Arrest Made in Portland
On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Gresham Police, working alongside Portland Police and the U.S. Marshals Service, executed a search warrant at a home in Northeast Portland. During the operation, they arrested Anthony Hunter Jr., who is accused of playing a role in the April 27 shooting.
“This arrest brings one dangerous fugitive into custody, but our work is not done,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg. “Two suspects are still wanted for Liam’s murder. Our officers, detectives, and law enforcement partners will not stop until they are found and apprehended.”
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Two Suspects Still at Large
Authorities are continuing to search for the two other men identified in the case. Both are considered armed and dangerous, and police are offering rewards for information leading to their capture:
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Xavier Hirsch – Wanted for murder, 20 years old, 6-foot-3, 180 pounds. Known connections to Portland, Vancouver, Washington, and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Reward: $5,000.
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Terrell Coy – Wanted for murder, 17 years old, 5-foot-6, 165 pounds. Known connections to Portland, Salem, Phoenix, Arizona, and Tucson, Arizona. Reward: $5,000.
Community members are urged not to approach the suspects but to report sightings or information to police.
How to Submit Tips
Anyone with information can contact the Gresham Police tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505. Tips may also be emailed to investigators at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov or Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov. Anonymous tips can be submitted through crimestoppersUSA.org.
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vazquez encouraged the public to come forward. “I appreciate the diligent work of detectives to get justice for Liam’s family,” Vazquez said. “I continue to urge community members to share any information they may have about Xavier Hirsch and Terrell Coy.”
Tragedy in the Night
Spahnle-Bailey’s death shocked the Gresham community. In the early hours of Sunday, April 27, gunfire erupted in a neighboring apartment. Several bullets pierced through the wall and struck the boy as he slept in his bed.
Investigators have not disclosed what triggered the shooting, but they confirmed the teen was an unintended victim. His killing has become a rallying point for local officials and community members demanding an end to senseless violence.
Ongoing Pursuit of Justice
For Liam’s family, Hunter’s arrest represents progress, but justice remains incomplete until all suspects are in custody. Detectives continue to follow leads and are hopeful that public cooperation will help bring closure to the case.
“Our community deserves peace, and Liam’s family deserves justice,” Chief Gullberg emphasized. “We won’t stop until every person responsible for this tragedy is held accountable.”
