The victim of an assault in the Kerns Neighborhood bar has died.
The victim is identified as Samuel M. Van Dyke, 31, of Portland. His family has been notified of the death. They are requesting privacy at this time, but they did provide the attached photo for public release.
The Medical Examiner determined Van Dyke died of homicide associated to injuries sustained during the assault.
In light of the victim's death, the suspect, Abraham Bravo, is now charged with Manslaughter in the First Degree and Assault in the First Degree.
Detectives believe several individuals were present during Van Dyke’s assault and left without speaking with officers/detectives. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Michael Schmerber Michael.Schmerber@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0991 or Detective Shaye Samora Shaye.Samora@police.portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-0768 and reference case number 24-294041.
Photo description: Portrait of Samuel Van Dyke
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One man was seriously injured after a physical altercation Friday night in a Kerns Neighborhood bar.
On Friday, November 15, 2024 at 11:54 p.m., Portland Police from Central Precinct responded to a report of a stabbing in a bar in the 2600 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. When they arrived they found an adult male with serious wounds to his neck. While officers tended to the victim, other officers gathered suspect information. They learned the suspect had just left the bar. Officers searching the area quickly located the suspect two blocks west of the bar, in the 2400 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard, and arrested him.
The victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance where he was admitted with serious injuries. The injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Detectives from the Major Crimes Unit responded and assisted with the investigation. Initial investigation indicates that the suspect struck the victim with a glass, breaking it, leading to the victim sustaining serious injuries to his neck.
The suspect, Abraham Bravo, 28, of Portland, was booked into the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Assault in the Second Degree and an outstanding arrest warrant.
This investigation is ongoing, and Detectives believe that witnesses may have left the bar prior to police arrival. If anyone has information about this incident and has not yet talked to police, please e-mail Detective Michael Greenlee at Michael.Greenlee@police.portlandoregon.gov and reference case number 24-294041.
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