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Update: Final suspect arrested for murder of Liam Spahnle-Bailey

November 14, 2025

The third suspect in the killing of Gresham 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey has been arrested. 

Liam was killed in late-April while sleeping in his father’s apartment. When a shooting occurred in a neighboring unit, gunfire traveled through the wall between the apartments, striking Liam in his bed. Officers and paramedics rendered medical aid to Liam, and he was transported to a local hospital. Tragically, he was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival at the hospital. Liam and his father had planned to go snowboarding on the day of the shooting.

The East County Major Crimes Team led the investigation into Liam’s death. The Major Crimes Team is an interagency team of detectives from the Gresham Police Department, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Port of Portland Police Department, Oregon State Police, and attorneys from the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators identified Terrell Coy, along with Anthony Hunter Jr. and Xavier Hirsch, as the suspects responsible for Liam’s death and obtained warrants for their arrest. A nationwide manhunt ensued, involving law enforcement in Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Texas. 

Anthony Hunter Jr. was arrested in Portland in early September. In mid-October, Xavier Hirsh was arrested at a residence in Beaverton. Following tips from the community, members of the US Marshals Service arrested 17-year-old Terrell Coy on the afternoon of November 13 at an apartment in southeast Portland. 

“No parent should have to worry about losing a child to gun violence, but the killing of a young man asleep in his own bed is particularly shocking. In the months since Liam’s murder, our detectives have worked tirelessly to ensure everyone responsible is brought to justice,” said Gresham Police Chief Travis Gullberg.  “While nothing can undo the pain Liam’s family, friends, classmates, and community have experienced in the wake of his death, I hope these arrests bring some measure of closure. I am grateful for the assistance we received from our law enforcement partners across the country, and particularly the efforts of the US Marshals Service in locating and arresting the suspects in Liam’s murder. Our work will continue, supporting the District Attorney’s Office as this case proceeds in court.” 

Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said “I’m thankful that police were so dedicated and worked so hard to bring Mr. Coy to justice. This is just the beginning. My office will do everything in our power to make sure everyone responsible for the death of Liam is held accountable. This man hunt has lasted more than six months. We will also prosecute anyone we can prove helped the suspects hide from police.”

10/17/2025: Second suspect arrest for shooting of Gresham 13-year-old

On Oct. 17, Xavier Hirsch was arrested for his role in the murder of 13-year-old Liam Spahnle-Bailey. Members of the US Marshals Service, assisted by the Beaverton Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office, located Hirsch at a residence in Beaverton and took him into custody.  

Hirsch was one of three suspects wanted for Spahnle-Bailey’s murder. Anthony Hunter Jr. was arrested last month in Portland. The third suspect, Terrell Coy, remains at large. The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Coy’s arrest. Investigators have learned Coy has connections to Phoenix, Arizona.   

Anyone with information can contact GPD tip line at 503-618-2719 or toll-free at 1-888-989-3505. Information can also be sent directly to investigators via email at Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov or Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov.

UPDATE 9/9/2025: Anthony Hunter Jr. arrested for murder of Liam Spahnle-Bailey

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 Martin.Daly@GreshamOregon.gov or Lindsay.Friderich@GreshamOregon.gov.  Anonymous information can be submitted via Crime Stoppers, www.CrimeStoppersUSA.org.