4 STABBED 1 Arrested After Blood Soaked Fight at ‘Pop-Up Rave’ in Portland

REPORT: Four people suffered stab wounds and one was arrested Saturday morning after an incident on the Eastbank Esplanade, according to police.

A warehouse “pop-up rave” in Southeast Portland erupted in chaos when a blade-wielding partygoer slashed four dancers before security tackled the suspect—one victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.

An all-night electronic-music event off Powell Boulevard turned into a crime scene around 2:30 a.m. Saturday when witnesses say an argument near the DJ booth escalated into a stabbing spree. According to media reports attendees scattered as the suspect lunged at multiple people with what appeared to be a folding knife, leaving blood on the concrete floor before private security guards wrestled the individual to the ground.

Officials urge anyone with phone footage from the rave to contact Portland police; anonymous tips may qualify for cash rewards.

Key Details

• Time & Place: 2:30 a.m. Saturday, industrial warehouse near Powell Blvd. & SE 82nd Ave.
• Victims: Four people stabbed—one critical, three stable; ages range from 19 to 26
• Suspect: One individual in custody on assault and weapons charges
• Event type: Unlicensed “pop-up rave” with an estimated 200+ attendees
• Response: Portland Fire & Rescue transported victims; police shut down the venue
• Investigation: Detectives reviewing social media for event organizers and additional suspects

Underground Party Safety Tips

• Check exits: Know at least two ways out before the music starts
• Stay in groups: Buddy system helps during crowded, chaotic scenes
• Avoid confrontations: Walk away from heated arguments—drugs and alcohol amplify violence
• Report weapons: Alert security immediately if you spot knives or other dangerous items
• Call 911 fast: Don’t wait for event staff to handle serious injuries or crimes

How Authorities Track Pop-Up Events

• Social media monitoring: Police scan Instagram, TikTok and messaging apps for location drops
• Neighbor complaints: Noise reports often lead to venue discoveries
• Permit violations: City inspectors shut down unlicensed gatherings for safety code breaches
• Emergency calls: Medical incidents expose underground parties to law enforcement

For More Information

• KOIN 6 News: Breaking coverage of the warehouse stabbing — Read article
• Oregon Live: Police investigate unlicensed rave violence — Read article
• KPTV FOX 12: Victims hospitalized after dance-party attack — Read article