Salem, Ore. — Salem Police officers and detectives are investigating two separate homicide cases related to shooting incidents that occurred overnight.
1600 block 40th PL SE
At about 12:30 a.m. this morning, officers were dispatched to the scene of a collision in the area of 40th PL and Carson DR SE. A caller reported a crash and finding a person in the roadway. Arriving officers located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. The 30-year-old man was transported to Salem Health where he was later pronounced deceased.
Carson DR is closed between 40th PL and Coolidge DR SE and will remain closed for the next several hours for this active investigation.
Wallace Marine Park
Approximately one hour later, at 1:30 a.m., several callers reported gunfire at a homeless campsite in Wallace Marine Park. Officers responded to a wooded area in the northern portion of the park and located a man with multiple gunshot wounds. Due to the rugged terrain, officers carried the man out to awaiting paramedics who rendered aid. The victim, age 60, was transported to Salem Health where he later died from his injuries.
In both incidents, the victim’s name is being withheld pending notification to their family.
The Salem Police Violent Crimes Unit is leading these active investigations. Due to limited resources, the Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section is assisting with the homicide investigation at Wallace Marine Park.
In each case, detectives believe the incidents are isolated and unrelated. No further details are being released at present.
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