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Portland Police Arrest Man for Attempted Murder, Victim Hospitalized

5/24/2026

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Portland police deployed the Reaction Team and Crisis Negotiation Team before the suspect surrendered.
Roberto M. Velasquez, 64, was arrested after assaulting a woman in Old Town, Portland, who remains hospitalized with injuries.
He was booked on May 23 at the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and use of a weapon.
Investigators asked anyone with information or video to contact the Portland Police Bureau.

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Story summary

Portland police deployed the Reaction Team and Crisis Negotiation Team before the suspect surrendered.
Roberto M. Velasquez, 64, was arrested after assaulting a woman in Old Town, Portland, who remains hospitalized with injuries.
He was booked on May 23 at the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault and use of a weapon.
Investigators asked anyone with information or video to contact the Portland Police Bureau.