SALEM, Ore.– A 16-year-old male is now in custody at Marion County Juvenile Detention related to a shooting incident that occurred in downtown Salem on May 20, 2026.
At approximately 6:20 p.m. on May 20, officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the area of 220 High Street SE. Upon arrival, officers found a 17-year-old male who had been shot, with reports that the suspect ran from the scene before they arrived.
Officers provided initial first aid and wound care while securing the scene, so Salem Fire Medics could take over patient care and transport the victim to Salem Hospital. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries from the shooting.
Multiple agencies, including the Salem Police Department, Oregon State Police, and Marion County Sheriff’s Office, coordinated a search for the suspect, utilizing canines and drones. However, the suspect was not located during the initial search.
Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were able to identify the suspect and made several attempts to locate him. Early this morning, detectives were notified that the juvenile had turned himself in at the Marion County Juvenile Department. Detectives filed charges related to the shooting. The suspect will be held at the juvenile detention center and is facing multiple charges, including Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
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