Portland Police Bureau – 03/22/24 7:59 AM
A victim is deceased and a suspect is in police custody after an assault on the Eastbank Esplanade.
On Friday, March 22, 2024 at 4:26a.m., Central Precinct officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in the 00 block of Southeast Madison Street. When they arrived they found Portland Fire & Rescue firefighters from Station 21 already on scene, as well as other community members, who had intervened in the assault. Officers detained the suspect. The suspect was transported to the hospital by ambulance and is in police custody. No additional suspects are being sought.
The victim, believed to be an adult male, was deceased on scene.
The Portland Police Homicide Unit is responding to the scene to investigate. During the investigation, the multi-use path on the esplanade is blocked, but no vehicular traffic is affected.
If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective Meghan Burkeen at [email protected] 503-823-2092 or Detective Brian Sims at [email protected] 503-823-2079. Please reference case number 24-70278.
The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.