A disturbance at a residence in northwest Multnomah County ends with one man dead and one man taken into custody.

At approximately 1:15 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) responded to a disturbance with a weapon at a residence in the 18000 block of Northwest 6th Avenue in northwest Multnomah County. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a 44-year-old male suffering from significant injuries to his neck. A responding MCSO deputy and two Portland Police officers immediately began rendering aid until EMS/fire personnel arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, the man died at the scene. A 42-year-old male remained at the scene and was taken into custody. There are no outstanding suspects, and there is no threat to the public. 

The East County Major Crimes Team is investigating this a homicide. The East County Major Crimes Team consists of detectives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Gresham Police Department, the Port of Portland Police Department, Oregon State Police and the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.