A 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times Sunday night and went to the hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. He has since been released and is expected to make a full recovery.

Spokesman Sgt. Jeremy Landers said deputies went to the area of Lancaster Drive Northeast and Silverton Road Northeast around 9:30 p.m. after hearing reports of gunfire.

The victim showed up at Salem Health shortly after the shooting with nonlife-threatening injuries while deputies were searching the area behind Safeway, Landers said.

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Landers said deputies are continuing to investigate what happened and have talked with the teen. They are seeking the public’s help in tracking down a vehicle involved in the shooting.

Anyone with information on the sedan below is asked to call 503-588-5032.

Have a tip? Contact reporter Saphara Harrell at 503-549-6250, [email protected] or @daisysaphara.

Saphara Harrell - Salem Reporter