Teen Shot In Salem
Marion County, Oregon – A teen was shot in Salem last night. Police say it happened behind the Safeway store on Lancaster Drive around 9:30pm. Neighbors called 911 and officers showed up. A short time later the teen arrived at the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. He is expected to survive. No word on a suspect or what led up to the shooting.
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Deputies responded to the hospital and interviewed the victim regarding the shooting and are continuing to investigate what occurred. The victim was admitted to the hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.
Due to this being an ongoing investigation, no additional information will be released at this time. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Salem Police Department during the initial response to the shooting.
If anyone has information about the shooting, please call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 503-588-5032.
