Taylor S. King dies in fatal Portland Woodlawn stabbing
Fatal Portland Woodlawn stabbing death of Taylor S. King
PORTLAND, Ore. — The man killed during the early morning hours in a stabbing incident within Portland’s Woodlawn neighborhood has been identified as 31-year-old Taylor S. King.
According to the Medical Examiner’s Office, King succumbed to his injuries, with the death being classified as a homicide. The details surrounding his passing indicate that he was the victim of multiple stab wounds.
Police were initially dispatched to the 6800 block of Northeast Claremont Avenue on Sunday, June 22, responding to a report of a disturbance just before 3:45 a.m. Upon their arrival, authorities discovered an adult male inside a residence who was deceased.
Subsequent investigations led to the arrest of 31-year-old Devonte T. Gibson from Portland, who faces charges including second-degree murder and misuse of a weapon.
King’s relatives have been informed about his passing and are being asked for their privacy during this difficult time.
Investigators are actively seeking information from the public regarding the incident. Any individual with relevant details is encouraged to reach out to the Portland Police Department. For those who might possess information but have not yet contacted authorities, contacting Detectives Joseph Corona or Jennifer Hertzler is requested. Further instructions can be obtained by visiting the provided email addresses or calling the listed phone numbers. The relevant police case number is 25-165216.
Those wishing to assist with the ongoing investigation are urged by law enforcement to step forward.
