Man arrested in connection to domestic violence shooting

Elias Arellano, 30, attempted to flee from officers in Gresham Wednesday, Nov. 6

A shooting suspect was arrested in Gresham last week after initially fleeing from law enforcement.

Elias Arellano, 30, was apprehended Wednesday evening, Nov. 6, near the intersection of Southeast 217th Avenue and Stark Street. Officers said he was the suspect from a shooting on Sept. 23 in the 2800 block of Southeast 145th Avenue.

Police said the alleged domestic-violence related incident involved menacing with a firearm and a shooting.

Investigators had been searching for Arellano, but he had evaded capture for more than a month.

Officers spotted him around 8 p.m. driving a car in the area of Powell Boulevard and Eastman Parkway.

Portland Police Bureau's Gun Violence Reduction Team worked with the Portland K9 Unit, Metro Gang and Gresham Police officers to attempt a high-risk traffic stop.

The initial attempt failed, with Arellano fleeing in the vehicle toward Eastman Parkway and Yamhill Street.

Arellano then attempted to flee on foot, but was quickly apprehended.

He was transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center on accusations of attempting to elude, felon in possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful possession of a loaded firearm within the city, domestic violence menacing with a firearm and a warrant related to the September shooting.

Domestic violence resources

Domestic violence is among the most frequent and serious forms of violent crime investigated by police. Local help includes:

— Call to Safety: advocacy services, including confidential peer support. 24-hour crisis line at 503-235-5333 or 1-888-235-5333.

— Multnomah County's Domestic Violence Coordinator: web.multco.us/dv

— The Gateway Center, survivor-centered advocacy and services, portlandoregon.gov/gatewaycenter/52837