A man who was assaulted at a MAX station in Portland on Thursday has died from his injuries, as confirmed by local police on Friday. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s office is now actively involved in the investigation and will evaluate potential criminal charges, officials stated.
Officers were dispatched to the TriMet MAX Station at the Convention Center shortly before 6 a.m. on Thursday, leading to the closure of NE Holladay Street between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Second Avenue for several hours.
Upon arrival, police found the victim suffering from severe, life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to the hospital, where his condition remains undisclosed. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Jordan T. Christ, was arrested and booked at the Multnomah County Detention Center, facing charges of second-degree assault, with additional charges anticipated.
The investigation by transit police and the Portland police prompted a temporary shutdown of Northeast Holladay Street near the Convention Center, affecting traffic in the area. By late morning, the street was reopened, and MAX train services to the Convention Center MAX Station resumed. Authorities have assured the community that there is no ongoing threat.
Despite the incident, TriMet officials emphasized the safety of the transportation system. Mark Miller, TriMet’s public information officer, stated, “TriMet provides over a million rides every week, and the vast majority occur without incident.”
The identity of the victim has not yet been disclosed. Train services on the TriMet MAX Blue, Green, and Red Lines have resumed their stops at the Convention Center MAX Station, although trains operated without opening doors at the station during the police investigation on Thursday morning.
