Your Monday evening update on Salem news

Good evening, Salem.

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed early Sunday morning in a residential area on the outskirts of South Salem.

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The teen was found shortly after 1 a.m. in the 5500 block of South Skyline Road.

David Ayon-Urbano, 18, has been charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon in the boy’s death.

Officials aren’t identifying the victim.

At Salem Reporter, we are very mindful of how we report on matters involving children. At the same time, we work to better inform the community, avoid rumors and treat victims as more than a statistic.

In this instance, we’d like your help in learning about this young man who was gunned down on a city street. Did you know him? What do you think the community should learn about him or what happened? Is there anything you believe is important for us to consider as we report on his death? Please contact Reporter Ardeshir Tabrizian at [email protected] or 503-929-3053.

Here’s some of today’s news. Find all our coverage anytime on our website.

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What’s getting cut, what got funding as Salem council votes on final budget

City-funded micro shelter sites will continue operating with state money next year, while Salem’s Center 50+ will close some Saturdays.

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COLUMN: How to get involved in Salem’s emergency preparedness

In a new column, Mark Wardell, leader of West Salem’s Community Emergency Response Team, shares tips for preparedness and information about local training.

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Oregon launches new public defender division to stem constitutional crisis

Oregon has roughly 2,500 unrepresented defendants out of custody — an increase of about 500 from a year ago. Another 120 people sat in jail without a lawyer.

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Council to approve city budget, vote on agreement with Willamette University to expand baseball field

Salem’s city council on Monday will take up the renewal of an agreement between the city and Willamette University, which is collaborating with a for-profit summer baseball league to expand…

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What’s getting cut, what got funding as Salem council votes on final budget

COLUMN: How to get involved in Salem’s emergency preparedness

Oregon launches new public defender division to stem constitutional crisis

Council to approve city budget, vote on agreement with Willamette University to expand baseball field

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