SALEM, Ore.– On June 11, 2026, at approximately 7:28 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call at an encampment near the 3300 block of Portland Road NE.
Arriving officers encountered a man with a weapon and a confrontation ensued. A Salem Police Officer fired shots at the suspect, striking him. The man was treated at the scene by Salem Fire Medics and transported to Salem Hospital for treatment.
Pursuant to Marion County protocol for deadly force incidents (“Senate Bill 111 protocol”), Oregon State Police is investigating the incident with the assistance of other local agencies. At this time, the investigation is ongoing. Any further information will be released by the Oregon State Police or Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
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