Gateway Transit Center stabbing
Lat night there was a stabbing incident at the Gateway Transit Center. A news release from the police about the incident follows. They have an incorrect location for the transit center.
“On Tuesday August 24, 2010 at 10:22 p.m., Portland Police Officers responded to the report of a stabbing at the Gateway Transit Station, Northeast 82nd and Halsey. As officers arrived in the area, additional information was developed that the stabbing victims were actually much further east and were actually in a greenspace between Interstate 205 and the community of Maywood Park [Gateway Green].
“Officers located two stabbing victims who were suffering from minor, non-life threatening wounds and were treated and released by EMS at the scene. Both victims knew the suspect and told police that they did not wish to prosecute. Both the victims and suspects names are being withheld at this time.
“Portland Police Officers canvassed the area but did not locate the suspect. The investigation will continue.
Contact Info: Sgt. Pete Simpson
Peter.Simpson@portlandoregon.gov
Desk: 503-823-0830
Pager: 503-790-1779″
