James Edward Wilson

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 26, 2023, a fatal shooting occurred in Gresham, Oregon, resulting in the death of 61-year-old James Edward Wilson. The incident took place just before 4 a.m. in the parking lot near the entrance of an apartment complex in the 200 block of Southeast 188th Avenue. Gresham Police Department (GPD) officers responded to reports of gunshots and found Wilson, who was later declared deceased at the scene.

The investigation into Wilson's death was handled by the East County Major Crime ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Edward Wilson

    Male

    Gresham

    OR

    2023-08-26

    61

    James

    Edward Wilson

    Yes

    12/11/2024

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