On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at about 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing near the 3000 Block of Northeast Weidler Street. The victim, a 20-year-old male, sustained a neck injury. Medical arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. Multiple officers were in the area but were unsuccessful in the search for a suspect.
Shortly after the first incident another similar call was dispatched, regarding an assault in the area of Northeast 24th Avenue and Northeast Hancock Street. Officers located a 67-year-old male in the area with a wounds on his neck and head. Medical transported the victim to a local hospital with serious injuries.
The assaults appear to be connected to the same suspect. Both victims have since been released from the hospital.
Major Crimes Unit Detectives have been working exhaustively on these cases throughout the holidays and have identified Richard Scott Stuart, 54, as the suspect. Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Stuart on two counts Attempted Murder and other crimes. PPB is asking anyone who sees Stuart to call 911 immediately and not try to detain him. He possibly may be using public transportation.
Anyone with information about these cases and who has not been contacted by police is asked to contact crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case numbers 25-351594 and 25-351601.
Source: Portland Police
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