Salem, Ore. — Jimmy James Santos of Salem was arrested on May 11 on charges related to a shooting incident and a burglary.
Just after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, officers were called to the scene of a gunshot wound in the 4100 block of Campbell DR SE. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. The 37-year-old male victim was transported for medical care with a non‑life‑threatening injury.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., a homeowner in the 4000 block of Cranston ST SE reported returning home to a break-in, with the burglar asleep inside the residence. Officers arrested the burglary suspect, Santos, without incident.
The initial investigation by the Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit determined Santos, who is acquainted with the gunshot victim, was involved in the shooting. Detectives also discovered that the handgun used in the shooting was stolen from the home that Santos burglarized. Several thousand dollars in cash was also taken in the burglary.
Santos was lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:
- Attempted murder, second-degree
- Unlawful use of a weapon
- Burglary, first-degree
- Aggravated theft, first-degree
- Theft, first-degree
The 25-year-old Santos faces arraignment proceedings today at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion County Circuit Court Annex on the above listed charges, as well as five outstanding warrants in other cases.
