Welfare Check Turns Deadly in Portland | Portland News

A welfare check in Portland turned deadly when police found Johnny Alexander, 47, stabbed to death in his East Burnside apartment. The homicide unit took over after suspicious injuries, leading to the arrest of 37-year-old Kenneth Lacey near NE 122nd Ave and Oregon St. Lacey now faces second-degree murder and unlawful weapon charges. Authorities are still piecing together the events that led to this fatal confrontation — a case still unfolding with more details expected as it moves through the courts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4377f646fdbfda27