'Some guy I didn't even know jumped in and saved my life'
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PORTLAND, Ore. – Police arrested a man and a woman after two stabbings in Northeast Portland Tuesday morning.
Randy, a 53-year-old man who did not want his last name published, walked out of the Dollar Tree store in the Lloyd District and noticed a woman carrying his backpack, which had been attached to his bike. When he demanded it back, a man who was with the woman pulled out a knife.
Randy said he threatened to call 911. That's when the suspect, 32-year-old Paul Hargrow lunged at him with the knife, stabbing him near the neck, he said. A 32-year-old man who was standing nearby saw what happened and pepper-sprayed the suspect, who then stabbed him, according to police.
"My life flashed before me when I saw the blade coming to my throat," said Randy. "But luckily some guy I didn't even know jumped in and saved my life. That's what stopped him from pushing the knife in further. He actually took him off and fought him off."
The victims described the suspects to police when they arrived at the scene. Officers searched the neighborhood and arrested Hargrow and 25-year-old Gabrielle King near Northeast 9th Avenue and Broadway. Police took them to the Multnomah County Jail.
The other victim is still in the hospital. His condition is unclear. Randy said his wounds are much more serious.
"He was really injured pretty badly," Randy said. "It was gushing out blood."
Randy plans to talk to him as soon as he gets out.
"I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart," he said. "He literally saved my life. I saw my whole life flash in front of me this morning. It was kind of amazing. When he's better and out of the hospital I want to thank him."
How much are we blowing on bicycle paths and light rail and we can't keep pos  parasites like this in a gd cell? Thanks Kitzhaber!
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@nwipacIf you are the governor, yes, it's your fault.
Was Hargrow released because of "lack of funds"? GEEZ!!!! Get the mayor on the phone and have it out with him, Randy!Â
And God bless the guy that saved you! Hoping he recovers from these stab wounds. Wishing it wasn't that way - at all.Â
HOLY CRUD!!! brautigan DANG! Nice find!
No wonder the cops weren't releasing their names! That guy should NEVER HAVE BEEN LET OUT! They screwed up letting that guy go and now what? They're trying to hide that fact as long as possible?
What a mess! I would be so mad if I were the victim(s) in this case!Â
BTW, the victim should absolutely sue the city for this. It's outrageous. The city put him and all of us in serious danger letting this guy go free with absolutely no rehabilitation, NOTHING.  Just in and out. Good Lord in heaven, this is serious, serious neglect at the very least. Something must change, or this city will become a crime-infested cesspool. I already see it happening around Lloyd center. Ten years ago, this area was actually pretty decent, especially on Broadway where Safeway and Bank of America is. Where Bank of America is there used to be a wonderful market with fresh fish and all kinds of appealing shops. Now the whole area is overrun with scary-looking panhandlers, drug dealers, gang members, etc...
My mother won't shop at Safeway anymore because some scary chick looked her up and down in line and said, "What you doing here? Don't you know you in da hood?"
Folks.. it's spreading. It really is. Something has to be done.
O...M...G
Anyone remember THIS:Â http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2013/02/police_arrest_2_in_pedestrian.html
Yeah. February 9th. That is LESS than one month ago. LOL! This guy was arrested for robbing someone with a box-cutter, and has too many previous offenses to count, and less than a month later he's out on the streets jamming a knife into someone's neck. No joke, people -- something MUST be done about the justice system in Portland. Something is VERY, VERY wrong with this picture.
Here's a link to his full rap sheet in Multnomah County alone.: http://www.justmugshots.com/oregon/multnomah-county/9786718
 Is this for real, folks? In Portland -- OUR CITY -- we arrest someone for robbing someone with a BOX CUTTER and let them BACK OUT on the streets in less than... thirty days? Am I missing something?
 DAMNIT LET'S HEAR SOME SERIOUS OUTRAGE, BECAUSE THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@brautigan DANG! I thought the name sounded familiar. Time for a major lockup and the key tossed.Â
OMG, 3 strikes PLEASE. What the heck! The system is letting a lunatic run around free, endangering us ALL. LOOK AT THAT RAP SHEET, MY GOD!
http://pdxmugshots.com/search/?q= Hargrow Why is this clown out of jail he has been arrested 10 times in the last 2.5 years. 3 times in the last 2 months and on parole and still roaming the streets.Should be a hate crime,why do black folk who F,,, up white folks seem never get called on that crime.
What ever happened to reporters digging for the news and not stopping until they got answers. Who are the perps? Common KATU report.
Does pepper spray work on nachos like spray cheese?
@Bert I wouldn't use pepper spray on my nachos outside of a paint booth.
Clearly the lesson here is that you don't bring pepper spray to a knife fight.
you don't threaten to call 911 !! you call 911! Â
BTW that photo of Randy up there was taken in front of the Dollar Tree where he was assaulted. Kinda impressed he would want to meet up with KATU at the scene of his assault mere hours after it happened.
I saw all the hullabaloo out front of Dollar Tree and Pier 1 Imports this morning, and it was pretty cluttered with cops and EMS. Â
Still waiting on names and mugs, KATU. I live in the area and I need to know what these people look like, thank you.
@brautigan ..Channel 6 News at noon showed a black male being carted away in the back of a police car when they did this story.They aren't giving names yet,either.
@angry1Â Could be stock footage
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WTHeck? Â Perhaps they're minors? That would be the only reason I can see to withhold the names..Â
Something strange with this
@angry1Â Or he won't give his name and until the police are sure they're making sure they don't accuse the wrong guy.
I don't know why they can't identify suspects! Its not like the suspect will be unknown when he reaches the booking desk at the jail! If media is going to let us know info about an incident, they need to let us know ALL of it, not just tease us to come back and read their updates, if any!
@cwpholder ..It is very unusual.This was the 32 year old male they arrested.He was smirking for the camera as they hauled him off......It doesn't make any sense to me why the lack of info unless they have friends or family in high places.
Since when are the names of SUSPECTS withheld? This is suspicious, doesn't smell right at all.
@cwpholder I'm not sure. Perhaps they are unsure if they have caught the culprits? I'm sure Randy can identify the punks. Hopefully they get an attempted murder charge.
The whole incident will be reviewed by the DA and taken to Grand Jury. Attempted murder is possible, but Assault 1 is more likely. It all depends on what the DA wants!
"The names of the suspects have not been released".............
Has KATU asked for the names ??
Randy-- So glad you are mostly ok!!Â
Still waiting on names and mugs. I'm waiting to see if it's these 2 moochers who hang out in front of Safeway all day every day.
People who live in the area will know who I mean...
Personally I would have just shot the guy in the freaking face in self defense. "You don't bring a knife to a gunfight"
@special effects Heck, I STILL hope someone shoots him in the face. In some countries this guy would already have been executed.
@special effects Thank you for demonstrating the absurdity of the "good guy with a gun" theory.
@special effects Praise jesus someone posted the 'knife to a gunfight" thing.  now please, can we get a "bubba will get him"  and a "moms basement" and a "tweker" reference? thank you and ...thoughts and prayers.
@Pers Retiree@special effects I love that line. The other great line is You can get further with a kind word and a gun than you can with just a kind word.
@special effects @Pers Retiree Thank you so much for your kind words. I am the very proud mom of the young man who stepped in to help a total stranger today. It's not at all surprising to me that my son would react this way because he has an amazing heart of gold. I am so thankful to God that my son's heart did not stop today. Your kind words made my day a little easier. Again, thank you.
@Pers Retiree But the main thing is that this hero saved the guys life. I hope he recovers completely, my hat is off and a salute to this hero.
@Pers Retiree@special effects or this one Mountie Captain: I do not approve of your methods!
Ness: Yeah, well... You're not from Chicago.
welcome to john v julie chat. im your moderator,  dr. HOT
@Pers Retiree Dear dr. HOT - John seems to be unprepared for a constructive and logical discussion. The eloquence that he demonstrate with English language makes me think that he is illegal immigrant and needs to be escorted from the chat room. Thank you.
All those who recommend a pepper spray for self defense instead of a gun - please read this article.
julie.... nobody ever gets killed from pepper spray!
@john Sorry, I do not get your point.
@john Wow you have got to be the dumbest person who has ever left a comment on katu. Congratulations Â
@john "we need to ban all guns now!"
Bahahahahahaha ha HA!Â
Oh sorry.. Were you being serious? Â
They can have my gun when they pry it from my cold dead fingers! Period!
@john You can feel free to use the pepper spray, then. At least your murderer will be well seasoned when he is caught.
@john Use pepper spray, get stabbed, and die? I'll pass. I'll use a pistol, thank you. Do you also tell women to urinate themselves and use a ballpoint pen to prevent rape?
good julie at least you figured that one out!
@john I rest my case.
@john I'd rather ban all progressives.
julie i dont need to ask, we need to ban all guns now!
@john Got it. Okay, so the good guy in the article was following your advice and is still in the hospital. Pepper spray did not prevent the bad guy from committing crime. What can we learn from that? Well... pepper sprays are infective and a little 9mm would have done much better. I know - it is complicated stuff, but you think about it for some time, you might get it. Don't be shy - ask if you do not understand something.
@john John, is it hard for you to understand what she is pointing out?
i mean instead of killing someone, maybe just use pepper spray? is that really hard for you to understand?