Death Investigation Leads to Additional Charges for Theft for 
Removing Items from a Crime Scene 

 

On September 6, 2018, the Baker County Major Crime Team concluded its investigation into the death of Izah Nicholas Gonzalez (dob 11/2003). The cause of death has been determined to be suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 

 

The investigation was delayed as a handgun had been removed from the scene in which Gonzalez was discovered. Oren Shaile Moore (dob 3/1998) of Baker City, Oregon has been charged with two counts of Theft in the First Degree. Those charges allege that Moore removed the gun from the scene and sold it to another person. Moore discovered Gonzalez’s body at the Baker City Skate Park and took the gun prior to reporting the death to individuals who live near the Skate Park. The investigation into the transfer of the firearm is continuing and other charges are pending. 

 

“The District Attorney’s Office takes removal of any item from a death scene very seriously as that effects investigations, and in this case delayed getting answers to a grieving family.” “This is a horrible trajedy and the law enforcement community of Baker County extends is condolences to Izah’s family at this time.”