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Jermaine McKenzie, 50, Arrested and Charged in Fatal Dawson Park Stabbing

Investigators say bystanders drove the victim to a hospital, where he later died.

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Overview

  • Police identified the suspect as Jermaine McKenzie, 50, and charged him with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon, with arraignment scheduled Monday afternoon.
  • Officers responded around 1:15 p.m. Sunday to Dawson Park in the 2900 block of North Williams Avenue in Northeast Portland.
  • Witnesses reported that a gunshot was heard during the incident in addition to the stabbing.
  • Community members transported the wounded man to Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
  • Homicide detectives closed Dawson Park and part of North Williams Avenue to process evidence, and police asked anyone with information to email [email protected] or call 503-823-0479.