Salem, Ore. — A Salem teenager is in custody for his involvement in a shooting incident in west Salem on Tuesday afternoon.
At approximately 4:45 p.m. on April 29, several callers reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area of Elm ST and Kingwood AV NW. Witnesses reported suspect details to arriving officers who searched the area, including the use of police canine team.
A 16-year-old boy identified as the suspect involved in the incident was located at a residence in the 1300 block of Elm ST NW. A semi-automatic rifle, which appeared altered, was located and seized. The teen, who is the custody of the Yamhill County Department of Community Justice Juvenile Division faces charges in a Polk County court.
No injuries were reported; however, a neighbor informed police that a bullet damaged a window of their home.
Franklin, Elm, and 3rd STS between Rosemont and Kingwood AVS were temporarily closed during the search for the suspect. The area reopened at approximately 5:45 p.m.
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