Police hoping public can help solve murder case of 61-year-old man | Crime

VANCOUVER, Wash. -- Investigators from the Clark County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in solving the homicide of a homeless man in his 60s.

At approximately 8 p.m. Sept. 5, Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the parking lot of Riverview Bank at 1220 Northeast 88th Street for a death investigation. Police found Vancouver resident David Michael Gates, 61, and later determined he was murdered.

There is little information known or available to police about Gates other than he was transient and that he frequented the Hazel Dell area of Clark County and regularly visits the local Hazel Dell businesses. Investigators from the Clark County Sheriff's Office Major Crimes Unit are asking assistance from anyone having information as to Gates' whereabouts on Sept. 4-5, as well as any assistance on Gates' associates.

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Major Crimes Unit Detectives Kevin Harper or Lindsay Schultz at: 1-877-Crime11 (1-877-274-6311) or email them at ccsomcu@gmail.com. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and you can remain anonymous. Call Crime Stoppers at 503-823-HELP (4357), leave a tip online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com, or text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by your tip. Visit http://www.tipsoft.com/ to download the Crime Stoppers App for the iPhone or Droid.

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