Arrest Made in Gateway Murder Case
Three unedited news releases from the Portland Police Bureau about the murder, investigation and subsequent arrest at Northeast 103rd and Clackamas Street in the Hazelwood neighborhood early Saturday, July 10 follow.
“Portland Police Homicide Detectives arrested 27-year-old Thomas A. Kolpin yesterday, July 12, 2010, in connection with the stabbing death of Carroll Williams last Saturday morning. Mr. Williams was stabbed after an altercation in the area of 103rd and Northeast Clackamas Street.
“Kolpin was charged with one count of Murder and one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon and was lodged in the Multnomah County Jail in downtown Portland. The US Marshall’s Fugitive Task Force assisted in the arrest of Kolpin.
“Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call Detective Mark Slater at 503-823-9319.
“Update:
Portland Police Detectives are releasing the name of the victim in last nights fatal stabbing. The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Carroll Williams. The Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that Mr.Williams died of sharp force injury.
“Detectives believe that an argument between Mr. Williams and an unknown person or persons resulted in a fight.This fight culminated in Mr. Williams being fatally stabbed.
The investigation is ongoing.
“Update:
Portland Police Detectives are investigating this incident as a homicide. Investigators have determined that at approximately 3:15 A.M., an altercation erupted in the area of N.E. 103rd avenue and N.E. Clackamas Street.
“An adult male was in the area visiting friends when a fight erupted with unknown individuals. The male suffered at least one wound consistent with a stabbing which proved to be fatal.
“A second adult male suffered non-life threatening injuries. Initial witness observed the fatally injured subject on the ground next to a motorcycle. This caused the initial incident to be reported as a motorcycle accident. The incident is still under investigation.
“Original Message:
On July 10th, 2010 at approximately 3:15 A.M., Portland Police Officers responded to the area of N.E. 103rd avenue and Clackamas Street on the report of a motorcycle accident.
“Officers arrived and began an investigation.
“At the scene officers located one deceased subject. Officer requested detectives to assist in a death investigation as the fatality did not appear to be due to a motorcycle accident. Portland Police Detective are responding and the cause of death is under investigation.”
