Portland Police Arrest Man Already in Custody at Multnomah County Jail

PORTLAND, OR — A man who Portland police previously arrested for other charges — and who was already in custody at the Multnomah County Jail — was charged Thursday night for the May 8 stabbing that put 37-year-old Jacob Pedro Shroyer in the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police officials said Friday.

On May 11, Michael Lee Williams, 33, was charged with attempted murder, assault, and unlawful use of a weapon for the May 8 stabbing of Shroyer at the Pacific Tower Apartments, 333 N.W. Fourth Ave. in Northwest Portland. Williams was already in custody for a May 9 arrest that resulted in several charges, including robbery, criminal mischief, theft, and disorderly conduct. His bail has been set at more than $500,000.

Portland police located Shroyer at the Pacific Tower Apartment around 10:30 p.m. May 8 after he'd been stabbed multiple times, police said. Shroyer is still in critical condition at the hospital with life-threatening injuries, police said.

While Williams was already in custody for his May 9 arrest, police reportedly found evidence linking him to the May 8 stabbing as well.

Police are still asking for anyone with information about Williams or the stabbing incident to call Portland detectives Anthony Merrill or Vince Cui.

Merrill can be reached at either 503-823-4033 or anthony.merrill@portlandoregon.gov; Cui can be reached at 503-823-0449 or vince.cui@portlandoregon.gov.

Photo Courtesy: Portland Police Bureau