The suspect in the shooting death of a Salem Teenager Thursday afternoon in Bush’s Pasture Park has been arrested. Late Friday evening, March 8, in the company of a parent, Nathaniel Shauntae McCrae Jr. turned himself in at the Salem Police Station and was taken into custody without incident. The 16-year-old McCrae was transported to the Marion County Juvenile Detention Center and faces several charges, including Murder in the second degree. The initial investigation revealed two large groups of juveniles were at the park when the gunfire erupted. Officers arrived at the scene quickly and assisted with helping the injured; however, 16-year-old Jose Vazquez-Valenzuela died at the scene. Two other teenagers were also struck by bullets. 15-year-old Damian Esquivel-Soto, and 16-year-old, Roberto Muñoz-Soto, were transported to Salem Health for medical treatment. The older teen was subsequently transferred to a Portland-area hospital for further care.
Suspect Arrested In Park Shooting
