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March 15, 2018 -- Around noon yesterday, an anonymous community member reported that the Cornelius stabbing suspect, Samuel Lund, was at a residence in the 100 block of Southeast 26th Avenue in Hillsboro. Hillsboro Police responded and took him into custody.
Mr. Lund, 29-years-old of Hillsboro, was lodged at the Washington County Jail on charges of attempted murder, assault in the first degree, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and a parole violation warrant. He is being held on $252,500 bail.
The anonymous tipster said they had seen the media coverage regarding the search for Mr. Lund, which prompted them to call. The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the community, the media, and the Hillsboro Police Department for their assistance.
The original media release is below.
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Man Injured After Being Stabbed Outside Store, Suspect Sought
March 9, 2018 -- A 33-year-old man was stabbed outside a store in Cornelius early Friday morning. Deputies are searching for the suspect.
On Friday, March 9, 2018, at 5:47 a.m., Washington County Sheriff's Office deputies serving the City of Cornelius responded to a reported stabbing outside Fred Meyer, located at 2200 Baseline Street in Cornelius.
Deputies arrived and found a 33-year-old male suffering from apparent stab wounds near the garden center entrance. The suspect, who was identified as 29-year-old Samuel Lund of Hillsboro, fled the scene prior to police arrival.
Beaverton Police and Hillsboro Police K-9s, along with Forest Grove Police, assisted deputies in the search for the suspect, but he was not located.
The victim was transported to a local hospital by Metro West Ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The Cornelius Fire Department also responded.
Detectives from the Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit, and personnel from the Sheriff's Office's Forensic Science Unit, responded to assist in the investigation.
Based on the initial information, deputies believe that Mr. Lund and the victim were known to each other. There is no information to believe there is a danger to the general public.
Mr. Lund is wanted in connection with this investigation. He also has an unrelated warrant for his arrest from a previous case.
The public should not attempt to approach Mr. Lund, but should call 9-1-1 if he is seen. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call (503) 629-0111.