Suspect Arrested In Knife Attack At Downtown Portland Apartment

PORTLAND, Ore. — Police say a woman forced her way inside a downtown Portland apartment on Wednesday morning and slashed her partner with a knife, leading to a standoff near Southwest 12th and Washington.

The victim was able to escape the apartment and get help.  They are expected to survive.

The suspect stayed in the apartment armed with a knife and refused to come out.  Police say she stabbed the door from the inside.

Specially trained officers with the Enhanced Crisis Information Team communicated with the woman and she finally surrendered about two hours later.

32-year-old Shadea Stewart is charged with Assault, Burglary, Domestic Violence Coercion, and Strangulation.