Victim in Steel Bridge fatal stabbing identified by Portland officials

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The man killed in a stabbing on the Steel Bridge on Friday has been identified by police.

Authorities say 38-year-old Fernando Luis Aguirre was stabbed by another man on the bridge on March 15. He was taken to the hospital, but later died from his injuries.

The following morning, officers responded to a report of a man threatening another man with a knife near Northwest 3rd Avenue and Davis Street. When officers arrived, they found a 31-year-old man matching their description and detained him.

Further investigation led the officers to connect him to the previous fatal stabbing.

However, officials told KOIN 6 News they had “insufficient evidence to issue criminal charges” against the man on Monday. By Tuesday, he was released, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office.

“Video evidence is being analyzed, which the prosecutor believes may shed light on the level of culpability of the involved parties,” the DA’s office said. “This is still an open and active investigation. Feel free to check back for updates.”

As the investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is urged to contact Portland police.