City of Portland, OR

07/19/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/19/2025 23:52

Four Suffer Stab Wounds at “Rave” on the Eastbank Esplanade, Including Suspect

Press Release
A suspect is being charged with felony assault and other crimes after he and three others were stabbed at an outdoor pop-up "rave" on the Eastbank Esplanade.
Published
July 19, 2025 9:21 pm

On Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 3:19 a.m., Portland Police officers from Central Precinct responded to a report of a stabbing on the Eastbank Esplanade at Southeast Salmon Street. When they arrived they found a large pop-up outdoor "rave" party involving hundreds of people. They found four people with knife injuries. All four were conscious and talking at the scene. EMS responded and the patients were transported to the hospital. Two patients with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, two others only requiring stitches or other bandaging.

The preliminary investigation at the scene led officers to determine one of those injured was the suspect, and he was taken into custody at the hospital. Officers learned that during the party, there were multiple fights in the crowd, but it's unclear on how many people were involved. The suspect produced a knife and ultimately four people were stabbed (three adult males in their teens, one juvenile male in his teens).

One of the men transported, Peter M. Chalukian, 19, of Hillsboro, Oregon, was identified as the suspect. Detectives are not seeking any suspects at this time. About 4:00 p.m., Chalukian was released from the hospital, interviewed by detectives, and then transported to the Multnomah County Detention Center on charges of Assault in the First Degree (3 counts), and Unlawful Use of a Weapon (3 counts).

Detectives are still seeking evidence and witness accounts as they work to determine the truth. Many potential witnesses left without talking to police. If anyone witnessed what happened, or has photos or video of this incident, are asked to e-mail crimetips@police.portlandoregon.gov attn: Major Crimes Unit and reference case number 25-192630.

Information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Oregon. Anyone wishing to submit a secure and anonymous tip regarding any unsolved felony crime should visit their website or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for your mobile device.

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