Salem, Ore. — Patrol officers responded to the 4000 block of Commercial St SE at 03:40 a.m. on Monday October 20, 2025, after receiving reports of gun shots in the area. As officers arrived, they contacted two males. One suspect produced a firearm, leading to a physical struggle as officers took both of them into custody.
Officers identified the suspects as Christopher Alan Stone,19 and Alexander Salgado-Maya, 22 both from Salem. Stone and Salgado-Maya were transported to the Marion County Jail on charges including unlawful possession of a weapon, resisting arrest and other firearms related charges. Additionally, Salgado-Maya had two felony arrest warrants for burglary and theft.
Salgado-Maya is scheduled to be arraigned today October 20, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Stone is scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday October 21, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. Both appearances will be at the Marion County Circuit Court Annex 4000 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem.
With both suspects in custody, all further media inquiries will be handled by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
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