Dog Walker Cuts Skateboarder At Barrows Park In Beaverton

BEAVERTON, OR — Tigard police this week continue to search for the man who last Friday cut a skateboarder after an altercation in Barrows Park, near the Progress Ridge Townsquare. The alleged assault specifically occurred on the Southside of the park, which is officially within the jurisdiction of the Tigard Police Department.

The suspect was reportedly walking a small dog, possibly a Jack Russell Terrier-type dog, along the Barrows Park trail around 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17. As the suspect passed by two skateboarders sitting along the trail they reportedly made some comment that angered him, which initiated some kind of argument.

According to Tigard police spokesman Jim Wolf, the content of the comment isn't entirely known but it had something to do with the man's dog.

During the argument, the suspect allegedly produced a knife and cut the leg of one of the skateboarders. At the same time, the other skateboarder reportedly defended his associate by striking the suspect in the head with a skateboard.

The suspect ran after getting hit and the uninjured skateboarder called 911.

The wounded skateboarder reportedly sustained non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Oregon Health & Science University for treatment.

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The suspect is described as middle-aged, possibly in his early 50s, with a thick build, dark complexion, and black hair. He stands about 6-feet tall. Police also believe the suspect will have a visible injury to his forehead, where he was struck with the skateboard.

Anyone with information about this altercation is encouraged to call the Tigard Police Department at 503-718-2677.

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