Suspect in fatal Portland stabbing released, not charged

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The suspect who was detained for a fatal stabbing in the early hours of Monday was released and not charged with a crime, Portland police said Tuesday.

The stabbing near the intersection of SE 136th and Clinton left Kenny L. Housman critically wounded around 12:30 a.m. Monday. The 73-year-old later died at a nearby hospital, officials said.

A person suspected in the stabbing was detained at the scene. But investigators later said the suspect was cooperating...