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Good evening, Salem.

Two fatal shootings in the community just this week have pushed one question to the forefront: does Salem have a gun problem?

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We are looking to talk with Salem-area residents who have had experiences with gun violence.

Shootings in recent years have left Salem residents dead or injured, as well as sent bullets flying through homes and cars. We would like to hear from victims. or witnesses of all such incidents about the impact they’ve had on your and your neighborhood and sense of security.

Please reach out to Ardeshir Tabrizian, our criminal justice reporter, at [email protected].

Here are some of today’s stories. You can always find our latest reports anytime of day or night on our website.

PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Halloween
From the Fairmount Halloween Parade to trick-or-treating parties at local high schools, Tuesday evening was busy with costumes of all stripes.
PHOTOS: Salem celebrates Halloween
From the Fairmount Halloween Parade to trick-or-treating parties at local high schools, Tuesday evening was busy with costumes of all stripes.
How to make your vote on the Salem payroll tax count
Election day is Nov. 7, and with less than a week to go, most registered voters in Salem have not cast their ballots. Here’s a guide to election deadlines, dropbox…
How to make your vote on the Salem payroll tax count
Election day is Nov. 7, and with less than a week to go, most registered voters in Salem have not cast their ballots. Here’s a guide to election deadlines, dropbox…
Police identify man who shot ex-partner in Salem home, died by suicide after 50-mile chase
Police say Phillip Johnson drove his truck into a home on Southeast Vista Avenue Tuesday morning and shot his former romantic partner. He then fled police east on Oregon Highway…
Police identify man who shot ex-partner in Salem home, died by suicide after 50-mile chase
Police say Phillip Johnson drove his truck into a home on Southeast Vista Avenue Tuesday morning and shot his former romantic partner. He then fled police east on Oregon Highway…
Earl Blumenauer to retire, dealing blow to Oregon’s seniority in Congress
Rep. Earl Blumenauer anounced retirement plans Tuesday, joining longtime Reps. Peter DeFazio and Greg Walden, who retired in 2023 and 2021.
Earl Blumenauer to retire, dealing blow to Oregon’s seniority in Congress
Rep. Earl Blumenauer anounced retirement plans Tuesday, joining longtime Reps. Peter DeFazio and Greg Walden, who retired in 2023 and 2021.

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