Police Seek Suspect In Two Northeast Portland Stabbings – KXL

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland police are searching for a 54-year-old man suspected in two stabbings that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Northeast Portland.

Officers were first called at about 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 to reports of a stabbing near the 3000 block of Northeast Weidler Street. A 20-year-old man was found with a neck injury and was taken to a local hospital. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate a suspect at that time.

Shortly afterward, police responded to another call involving an assault near Northeast 24th Avenue and Northeast Hancock Street. A 67-year-old man was found with injuries to his neck and head and was transported to a hospital with serious injuries.

Police believe both assaults are connected and were carried out by the same suspect. Both victims have since been released from the hospital.

Detectives with the Portland Police Bureau’s Major Crimes Unit identified Richard Scott Stuart, 54, as the suspect after investigating the incidents throughout the holiday period. An arrest warrant has been issued for Stuart on two counts of attempted murder and other related charges.

Police are asking anyone who sees Stuart to call 911 immediately and not attempt to detain him. Investigators say he may be using public transportation.

Anyone with information about the cases who has not already spoken with police is asked to contact [email protected] and reference case numbers 25-351594 and 25-351601.