Collins Critical Incident Press Release
June 27, 2025
On Friday, June 13, 2025, Ladarius Collins was fatally shot during an encounter with Multnomah County Sheriff’s Deputy Adam Suboh in Gresham. District Attorney Nathan Vasquez stated, “Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by this tragic loss of life. Any loss of life in these circumstances is deeply felt by families, communities, and all involved.”
The East County Major Crimes Team has conducted a thorough investigation and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office has carefully reviewed the evidence.
As part of our process we have reviewed the investigation with Mr. Collins’ family and engaged with multiple community stakeholders to ensure an appropriate balance of compassionate transparency, accountability, and timely provision of answers and information to both the family and the community.
DA Vasquez concluded that, “based upon a review of the facts and circumstances, MCSO Deputy Suboh’s use of deadly physical force on Friday June 13, 2025 was justified and, therefore, not criminal under Oregon law.” A more detailed legal analysis, summary of the facts of the case, and an annotated compilation of video evidence is available in the linked resources below:
Link to legal analysis: https://www.mcda.us/index.php/news/multnomah-county-district-attorneys-office-finds-sheriffs-deputy-justified-in-deadly-use-of-force-june-13-2025
Link to video: https://youtu.be/t98VIlk7r1g
The investigative reports and copies of the relevant video evidence will be made available by the Gresham Police Department after it completes the process of making the legally required redactions to blur faces and protect personal identification numbers. GPD has stated this will happen within 14 days.
DA Vasquez stated, “Mr. Collins’ death was tragic, and its impact on the family and community cannot be understated. I am deeply sorry for their loss.”
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