Gresham Police Sought Leads in 2020 Homicide
Investigators released images of a suspect vehicle tied to a fatal shooting at a Portland gas station.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Violence
The Gresham Police Department has requested public assistance in solving the 2020 homicide of Darryl Antonio Lewis. Lewis was fatally shot while at a gas pump at an Arco station on E Burnside.
Why it matters
The case has remained unsolved for six years, prompting authorities to resurface details and imagery to generate new leads. Law enforcement hopes the public release of the suspect vehicle description will help identify the shooter.
The investigation into the 1 fatality at the 18000 E Burnside address has seen no arrests in the 6 years since the shooting occurred. Authorities are now focusing on identifying the occupants of a dark-colored sedan observed at the scene.
The players
Gresham Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating crimes occurring within the city of Gresham.
Darryl Antonio Lewis
He was the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred at an Arco gas station in 2020.
The details
Darryl Antonio Lewis died from a single gunshot wound to the head after being fired upon while at a gas pump. Investigators recently released images of a dark-colored sedan seen in the parking lot during the incident to aid in the ongoing inquiry.
Timeline
October 14, 2020: Darryl Antonio Lewis was shot at a gas station.
October 14, 2026: Police held a press conference regarding the unsolved homicide.
Legal Context
The public appeal follows a pattern of reinvestigating cold cases in the region to utilize modern awareness. This latest effort attempts to leverage fresh eyes on the 2020 Gresham homicide investigation to break a years-long deadlock in the case.
Residents in the Gresham area are encouraged to review the released vehicle images to determine if they possess any forgotten information. Authorities hope that community assistance will help close a case that has remained open for six years.
The takeaway
Cold cases often rely on public memory shifting or someone finally coming forward with information they previously deemed unimportant. Those who may have been in the vicinity of the 18000 E Burnside area on the day of the shooting are urged to contact local authorities.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing investigations, visit Gresham Violence.
