Man dies at hospital after shooting in Gresham, arrest made

Published: Mar. 11, 2022 at 9:55 AM PST
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GRESHAM, Ore. (KPTV) - The Gresham Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Friday morning.

Just after 12 a.m., officers were called out to a shooting in the parking lot of the Rockwood Plaza, in the 2400 block of Southeast 182nd Avenue. Police said a 28-year-old man was shot in the chest. The victim, Corey Monroe, of Portland, was taken to OHSU where he was pronounced dead.

Police said detectives are investigating the shooting as a murder. On Monday police announced an arrest was made in the case. Daniel Hensley, 33, of Troutdale, was arrested on Sunday for his involvement in the shooting. Hensley was lodged at the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Gresham police at 503-618-2719 or 888-989-3505.

Gresham police officers also responded to another shooting just after 8 p.m. in the 200 block of Southeast 188th Avenue. The victim was taken to Mount Hood Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the chest and leg. He was then taken to Emanuel Hospital. Police do not know his current condition.