UNPROVOKED ATTACK SERIOUSLY INJURES 2 ELDERLY VICTIMS IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND

Portland Police Bureau

A man is facing felony assault charges after attacking 2 elderly victims in Downtown Portland.

On Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 8:29p.m., Central Precinct officers and a sergeant were on a call in the area of Southeast 5th Avenue and Southeast Hall Street when they came across an assault in progress. The officers immediately arrested the suspect and summoned paramedics to assist the victims. They were transported to a hospital by ambulance.

One victim, an 82-year-old man, has critical, life threatening injuries. The other victim, an 88-year-old man, was seriously hurt. His injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

Witnesses and video evidence show the suspect attacked the two men without provocation and repeatedly punched and kicked both of them, including after they fell to the ground.

Assault detectives responded and investigated. They booked Keffer J. White, 29, into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Assault in the Second Degree (2 counts) and an outstanding warrant. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the case and additional charges are possible.

No mugshot available, picture from his Facebook.