PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) — The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is investigating a fatal assault that occurred in downtown Portland on Sunday night, leaving one man dead and prompting a homicide investigation.
Incident Details
According to police, officers were first called around 9 p.m. to a southwest Portland hospital to assist with what initially appeared to be a medical emergency. Upon arrival, they learned that the patient—a man who has not yet been publicly identified—had been the victim of an assault that took place roughly an hour earlier in the 300 block of Southwest 4th Avenue, a busy area in the city’s downtown core.
Despite medical efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries around 11 p.m., police confirmed.
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Investigation Underway
The Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit has taken over the investigation. Detectives spent late Sunday night and early Monday morning gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses in the area where the attack occurred.
Authorities have not released details about potential suspects or what may have led to the assault. As of Monday, no arrests have been made. Police said they are continuing to work to determine the circumstances that led to the violent encounter.
Appeal for Public Assistance
Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen the assault or has relevant information to come forward. Witnesses or those with surveillance footage from the area are encouraged to contact detectives at homicidetips@police.portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-0479, referencing case number 25-274657.
Community Response
The incident adds to ongoing concerns about public safety in downtown Portland, where police have responded to several violent incidents in recent months. City leaders continue to emphasize the need for community cooperation in helping law enforcement bring accountability in such cases.
As the investigation continues, the identity of the victim will be released by the Multnomah County Medical Examiner’s Office once family members have been notified.
Police are urging anyone with information to reach out as soon as possible to help bring closure to the victim’s family and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
