City of Gresham, OR
09/09/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/10/2025 10:50
Update: Anthony Hunter Jr. arrested for murder of Liam Spahnle-Bailey
UPDATE 9/9/2025
The first suspect in the murder of 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey has been arrested. Liam was killed in April, when gunfire from a neighboring apartment passed through the wall and struck him while he slept. In the early hours of September 9, multiple law enforcement agencies served a search warrant at a residence in northeast Portland and arrested Anthony Hunter Jr.
"With this arrest, a dangerous fugitive has been brought to justice; however, 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. We will work tirelessly until they, too, are found and apprehended."
Xavier Hirsch, age 20, and 17-year-old Terrell Coy are both wanted for murder in the second degree, and other crimes. The US Marshals Service is offering rewards of $5,000 each for information leading to their arrest.
Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said, "I appreciate the diligent work of detectives to get justice for Liam's family. I continue to urge the members of the community to come forward with information on Xavier Hirsch and Terrell Coy."
The Gresham Police Department would like to thank the US Marshals Service, Portland Police Bureau, and Multnomah County District Attorney's Office for their assistance leading to this arrest.
8/25/2025: Reward announced for arrest of Gresham murder suspects
Police are now offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of three suspects in the murder of 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey. Spahnle-Bailey was killed in his sleep by a stray bullet on April 27. Read full story.
The Gresham Police Department, Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, and US Marshals Service have announced a $15,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of Anthony Hunter Jr, Xavier Hirsch, and Terrell Coy
Police believe the suspects may have travelled out of the Portland area. Hunter and Hirsh both have connections to Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Terrell Coy has connections to Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
Anyone with information can contact GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505. Information can be sent directly to investigators via email at [email protected] or [email protected]. Anonymous information can be submitted via Crime Stoppers, https://www.CrimeStoppersUSA.org.
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