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A study published earlier this week revealed sober findings about about the state of gun violence in Salem.
Shootings in the city have doubled in the past five years.
The number of teenagers arrested for serious assaults has tripled in the past three years.
And much of the recent violence has been concentrated in a 5-mile-square area of Salem in the northeast.
“Violence resulting in loss of life or serious physical or emotional injury leaves friends and families reeling, breeds anger and fear, further traumatizes the most vulnerable, and forever alters the trajectory of lives,” Salem Police Department Chief Trevor Womack wrote in a public statement Friday. “We hear your voices and share your concern about increased community violence.”
“In collaboration with our criminal justice system partners, we are taking proactive steps to intervene and address these challenges head on. However, we recognize that effectively reducing shootings requires a united, whole-of-community approach. To initiate this collective effort, we will soon begin a broader discussion on how we, as a community, can and should respond,” Womack wrote.
Tonight, the Salem City Council, Marion County Board of Commissioners and Salem-Keizer School District leaders are slated to meet in a rare joint session to discuss the report’s findings.
They will consider recommendations from researchers on what it will take to reduce shootings in Salem. We will cover the meeting as it unfolds.
The public work session at 6 p.m. will be held in the Salem Public Library’s Anderson Rooms. It will also be streamed live on YouTube in English and Spanish.
Womack in his statement described the work session as “a pivotal moment for our city.”
“This will serve as a platform and launching pad to share insights, discuss concerns, and collectively explore potential solutions,” he wrote. “Your input is invaluable and your participation in this discussion is crucial for shaping the path forward. Together, we can foster a safer and more secure environment for everyone.”
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The city of Salem would have to pay at least $1 million out its budget to satisfy a judgment awarded to a Salem man who jurors concluded was subjected to…
17 Nov 2023
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The city of Salem would have to pay at least $1 million out its budget to satisfy a judgment awarded to a Salem man who jurors concluded was subjected to…
17 Nov 2023
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Dr. David Lewis will discuss his latest book, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley,” at a Willamette University signing on Monday, Nov. 20.
17 Nov 2023
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Dr. David Lewis will discuss his latest book, “Tribal Histories of the Willamette Valley,” at a Willamette University signing on Monday, Nov. 20.
17 Nov 2023
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Portland teachers are in their third week of a strike. Most other states, including Washington and Idaho, ban teacher strikes.
17 Nov 2023
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Portland teachers are in their third week of a strike. Most other states, including Washington and Idaho, ban teacher strikes.
17 Nov 2023
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Marion County officials say a newly built Health and Human Services building is a one-time investment that could help save hundreds of thousands in annual costs for space currently leased…
16 Nov 2023
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Marion County officials say a newly built Health and Human Services building is a one-time investment that could help save hundreds of thousands in annual costs for space currently leased…
16 Nov 2023
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At least half of Salem shootings over five years involved gang members as victims, suspects or both, according to a newly released report. Meanwhile, the number of teens arrested for…
15 Nov 2023
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At least half of Salem shootings over five years involved gang members as victims, suspects or both, according to a newly released report. Meanwhile, the number of teens arrested for…
15 Nov 2023
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