Astoria Police Officers responded to Helping Hands at 286 W. Marine Drive in response to a stabbing call. Sergeant Randall arrived first and provided the name and description of the suspect to the responding officers.  Stephen G. Foxon, 58 years old, was located on the Riverwalk and taken into custody.

Stephen Foxon was residing at Helping Hands until he was trespassed on September 6, 2024, by Astoria Police Officers.  On September 7, 2024, at 2:15 am, several residents of Helping Hands awoke to the sounds of a struggle.  They observed Stephen Foxon stabbing the victim, called for assistance, and began rendering first aid to the victim until police and fire arrived. Sergeant Randall got pertinent information out to the responding officers quickly, and the suspect was located on the Riverwalk and taken into custody at 2:39 am.  Astoria Fire and Medix responded and transported the Victim to Columbia Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Stephen Foxon was charged with Murder 2, Assault 1, Burglary 1, and Unlawful Use Of A Weapon.

We thank the Clatsop County District Attorney's Office, Medical Examiner’s and Sheriff's Office, Warrenton Police Department, Astoria Fire Department, and Medix for their assistance. 

Anyone with information regarding this crime is asked to contact Detective Madyson Hanna of the Astoria Police Department at 503-325-4411 or by email at mhanna@astoria.or.us. 

Media Contact: Chief Kelly, skelly@astoria.gov or 503-325-4411