PORTLAND Ore. – Portland Police Bureau has identified the victim of a deadly stabbing in the Hazelwood neighborhood on Tuesday. Cecil Yahtin, a 32-year-old resident of Portland, was killed by both gunshot and stab wounds. The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Jarrod Leo Yahtin-Cloud, is the victim’s cousin.
The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of Northeast Glisan Street and Northeast 126th Avenue. Upon receiving reports of a stabbing, officers arrived at the scene, where they discovered Yahtin deceased.
As part of the ongoing investigation, authorities closed off the roads between Northeast 124th Avenue and Northeast 128th Avenue. However, on Wednesday, law enforcement apprehended the suspect in the vicinity of Southeast 126th Avenue and Southeast Glisan Street. Jarrod Leo Yahtin-Cloud, a 27-year-old Portland resident, was arrested and subsequently booked into the Multnomah County Jail on second-degree murder charges.
Detective Tony Harris, who is leading the investigation, is urging anyone with information regarding this case to come forward. Detective Harris can be reached at tony.harris@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-0441. Additionally, Detective Jeff Sharp, another investigator involved in the case, can be contacted at jeff.sharp@police.portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-9773. When reaching out, individuals should reference case number 24-6917.
The Portland Police Bureau continues to dedicate significant resources to uncovering the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident. By soliciting the cooperation of the community, law enforcement hopes to gather valuable testimony and evidence to shed light on what transpired.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
