Redmond Police Investigate Homicide

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Redmond, OR – On June 16, 2025, at approximately 01:46 AM, Redmond Police Department (RPD) officers responded to a 9-1-1 call in the unimproved area west of SW 6th Street and SW Umatilla Avenue. After the initial response, it was determined that a homicide had occurred.

The male, identified as 44-year-old Anthony Spear, from Redmond, died from a gunshot wound. RPD officers and detectives along with the Central Oregon Major Incident Team (MIT) are investigating the incident.

RPD would like to thank MIT for assisting with this investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, RPD case #25-18381, please contact non-emergency Dispatch at 541-693-6911.

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