Citizen Shoots Subject Actively Stabbing Another
- 01/02/26
Incident: Citizen shoots subject actively stabbing another
Location: Newport
Date/Time: 01/02/2026 @12:56 am
Details: On Friday January 2nd, 2026, at 12:56 AM, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of NW Grove Street on the report of someone pounding on the door of a residence. When the resident went to the door, they observed a male actively stabbing another male. The resident went back inside, retrieved a handgun and 911 was called. The resident attempted to get the male to stop stabbing the subject, but the male continued to stab the other male and the resident ultimately shot the man who was stabbing the other, and that man died on scene. The stabbing victim was transported to the Hospital and is in a Portland area hospital in critical condition.
Officers and Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrived and began an investigation, which led to the discovery of another deceased male in the 1800 block of North Coast Highway. The second male was also stabbed.
The Lincoln County Major Crime Team was activated and are currently investigating. There is no further danger to the public.
The Lincoln County Major Crime Team is comprised of detectives from the Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police.
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding the case, please contact Sgt. Mike Leake of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.
Information Released By: Sgt Leake, 541-574-3348
Citizen Shoots Subject Actively Stabbing Another
- 01/02/26
Incident: Citizen shoots subject actively stabbing another
Location: Newport
Date/Time: 01/02/2026 @12:56 am
Details: On Friday January 2nd, 2026, at 12:56 AM, Newport Police Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of NW Grove Street on the report of someone pounding on the door of a residence. When the resident went to the door, they observed a male actively stabbing another male. The resident went back inside, retrieved a handgun and 911 was called. The resident attempted to get the male to stop stabbing the subject, but the male continued to stab the other male and the resident ultimately shot the man who was stabbing the other, and that man died on scene. The stabbing victim was transported to the Hospital and is in a Portland area hospital in critical condition.
Officers and Deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office arrived and began an investigation, which led to the discovery of another deceased male in the 1800 block of North Coast Highway. The second male was also stabbed.
The Lincoln County Major Crime Team was activated and are currently investigating. There is no further danger to the public.
The Lincoln County Major Crime Team is comprised of detectives from the Newport Police Department, Lincoln City Police Department, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office and the Oregon State Police.
The incident remains under investigation. If you have any information regarding the case, please contact Sgt. Mike Leake of the Newport Police Department at 541-574-3348. The Newport Police Tip Line is available at 541-574-5455, or Text-a-Tip at 541-270-1856 or tipline@newportpolice.net.
Information Released By: Sgt Leake, 541-574-3348