Transit Police Cameras Capture Events Leading to Fatal Fentanyl Overdose at Gresham MAX Station

GRESHAM, Ore. – A 70-year-old man has been charged with second-degree manslaughter and unlawful delivery of fentanyl following the death of a man at the Ruby Junction MAX station in Gresham.

Victor M. Salas-Camargo was arrested November 9, 2026, following an investigation led by the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) and TriMet Transit Police. Investigators used security camera footage from the station to identify Salas-Camargo and document the events leading up to the man’s death.

At approximately 2:11 p.m. November 9, Gresham police officers and emergency personnel responded to the Ruby Junction MAX station near Northeast 197th Avenue and East Burnside Street after receiving a report of an unresponsive man.

Despite lifesaving efforts, the 30-year-old Gresham man was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to investigators, surveillance footage showed Salas-Camargo preparing suspected fentanyl, smoking the substance and sharing it with the victim. The footage reportedly showed him helping the victim light the substance as he inhaled it.

Moments later, the victim collapsed to the ground. Investigators said Salas-Camargo was then seen kicking the man in the arm to check for a response before leaving the area without providing assistance.

Transit Police officers located Salas-Camargo a short distance from the station and took him into custody without incident.

Following his arrest, investigators recovered a clear straw from Salas-Camargo’s jacket pocket. A preliminary test indicated the presence of fentanyl.

During a subsequent interview, Salas-Camargo admitted to sharing fentanyl with the victim and acknowledged warning him about the strength of the substance, according to investigators.

The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of family members.

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities said no additional information is available for release at this time.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office leads the multi-agency TriMet Transit Police, which patrols buses, trains, platforms and stations throughout Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties.

Participating agencies include the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, Portland Police Bureau, Port of Portland Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, Hillsboro Police Department, Lake Oswego Police Department and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.