GRESHAM, Ore. — Dominic Jacoby, a 2019 graduate and standout athlete at Sam Barlow High School, was shot and killed Friday morning in Gresham. He was 21.
Police arrested Alec Baldridge, 23, of Gresham on Monday for Jacoby's murder. Baldridge has been charged with murder in the second degree and unlawful use of a weapon.
Jacoby was a talented basketball and football player, lettering in both sports during his time at Barlow. He will be remembered for his competitive spirit.
"He was the kind of kid every coach wanted on their team for his fierce competitive nature," said Barlow principal Bruce Schmidt. "I know this will be felt throughout the community and our best should be sent to his family and friends."
Basketball coach Tom Johnson told KGW that Jacoby was "absolutely a fierce competitor. As competitive a kid as we've ever had in our program. He loved a challenge".
Gresham police said Jacoby was shot and killed near Southeast 15th and Woodland Drive in the early hours of Friday morning. Though they have made an arrest in the case, authorities are still asking anyone with information is asked to contact the police department's tip line at 503-618-2719.