At approximately 10:15 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 19, 2019, Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a multiple-homicide/domestic-violence call on the 32000 block of S. Barlow Road, in unincorporated Woodburn.
Deputies arrived at the scene. They encountered the suspect — Mark Leo Gregory Gago, 42, of Woodburn — as he was attempting to kill a young girl.
Deputies used deadly force on Gago, saving the girl’s life.
No deputies were injured in the incident.
Four others were found deceased at the scene. The homicide victims ranged in age from 9 months to 66 years old.
At this writing there are two survivors — including the girl saved by quick deputy action.
The suspect and four homicide victims all resided at the S. Barlow Road address. The victims are identified as:
Olivia Lynn Rose Gago, 9 months old, of Woodburn
Shaina E. Sweitzer, 31 years old, of Woodburn
Jerry William Bremer, 66 years old, of Woodburn
Pamela Denise Bremer, 64 years old, of Woodburn
The Oregon State Medical Examiner has completed the autopsies of the four victims.
The four victims died of ‘homicidal violence.’ Weapons used in the murders include an axe and knives. Sharp-force trauma was the cause of death for three of the victims, and a combination of blunt-force trauma and sharp-force trauma was the cause of death for the male victim, Jerry Bremer.
The investigation continues. Detectives continue to process evidence.
Statement from family member Tracy Burbank:
“I appreciate all the support I have received in the last few days. I ask that you please respect my privacy while I look for a way to move on with my life. I will not be accepting any requests from the media for statements or interviews. Please allow me the time and space to heal and move forward.”
Statement from the family of Hailey Grimm:
“We want to thank the public for the out pouring of love and support you have shown for Hailey. Your thoughts and kind words have been a great comfort to her. We are now, turning our focus to Hailey’s care and treatment and ask you to please respect her privacy as she starts down her path to healing.
We ask that if you have further questions about this incident or about Hailey that you direct them to the police who are working on the case. We plan on devoting our energies now on taking care of Hailey and helping her move forward.
Again we want to thank everyone who has kept Hailey in their thoughts and prayers and we appreciate all of the love and support. We will not be accepting any further requests for statements or interviews at this time.”
