UPDATED Wednesday, Nov. 29: Man arrested in connection with fatal SE Portland stabbing, police say

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UPDATE: A man fatally stabbed Tuesday night in Southeast Portland was identified Thursday as Richard Whitmore, 30, of Portland, Portland police said.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined Whitmore died of homicidal violence caused by a sharp force injury, according to a news release.



Police ask that people with information about Whitmore's death contact Detective Rico Beniga at 503-823-0457 or Rico.Beniga@portlandoregon.gov





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A man is dead after a reported stabbing late Tuesday in Southeast Portland.

Police said responders found a man down and lots of blood on the ground around him at Second Avenue and Morrison Street about 11:25 p.m. He died at a hospital, police said, and officers were still searching for the suspect early Wednesday.

Investigators think the victim and suspect were in a fight and that the victim suffered serious injuries, police said, citing early information. Police said the victim walked from the scene of the fight — Morrison Street east of Water Avenue — and fell to the ground at Second Avenue and Morrison Street.

People saw him on the ground and called 911, police said in a news release. The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office will conduct an autopsy to identify how the man died.

Police said they won't release the man's identity and cause of death until after family notifications and the autopsy. The death is under investigation, and homicide detectives are involved.

Police ask anyone who has information or surveillance footage to call 503-823-3333.

— The Oregonian/OregonLive