Man Arrested After Fight Leads To Stabbing
Portland, Ore. – A man has been arrested for stabbing another man during a fight Sunday morning. It happened in Southeast Portland near 136th and Holgate. Sgt. Kevin Allen says the man who was stabbed will survive. The two knew each other. 26-year-old Devante Santos also assaulted a relative before it was all over. Now he faces several charges.
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The victim, who was a person known to the suspect but not a family member, remains in the hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening stabbing injuries.
The separate domestic violence assault charge was a result of Santos assaulting a family member causing a physical injury. Detectives are continuing to investigate and additional charges are possible.