School employees found a gun during a routine bag search of a McKay student Monday. The student did not make any threats, district officials said.
Tag: gun violence
Men arrested 3 months after shooting near NE Salem shopping center
An argument on July 9 in the parking lot of a North Lancaster shopping center resulted in a shooting which left a man wounded. Police on Thursday arrested the two suspects involved, including one accused of attempted murder.
Police ask for public help in locating 2023 Northgate area shooting suspect
There is a warrant out for the arrest of Fermin Flores, who police suspect in a February 2023 shooting which killed one man and injured two others. On Monday, Salem Police said they’ve exhausted all efforts to locate him and are seeking the public’s help.
Man, 44, shot Thursday morning in downtown Salem
Police said there is no apparent connection between a shooting early Thursday morning downtown and an incident the day before where a dispute between two groups led to gunfire at Riverfront Park several blocks away.
UPDATE: Construction worker critically injured in Portland Road shooting
Police have released few details about a Thursday afternoon shooting in northeast Salem, but said the victim was conscious and taken to the hospital.
Riverfront Carousel windows damaged in shooting as police recover 96 bullet casings
Witnesses described gunfire erupting after two groups of people had a dispute around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday in Riverfront Park. Police said no injuries were reported.
Community gun violence meeting Friday to focus on impact to Salem’s homeless community
A public forum on Friday, July 19, will ask community members to share their concerns and experiences with gun violence in Salem. The event, part of the city’s Community Violence Reduction Initiative, will focus on how the issue impacts families and Salem’s unsheltered community.
UPDATE: Motorcyclist fires guns in front of police investigating stolen bikes, 4 arrested
Police arrested three adults and one teenager after a stolen motorcycle investigation resulted in gunfire, a vehicle chase and one motorcyclist crashing.
Family remembers kind, loving boy killed in south Salem shooting
Hector de Jesus Gonzalez Mendoza, 16, was shot and killed on June 23 in a south Salem neighborhood. His family has received little information about his death.
Salem man accused of pulling gun at Riverfront Park, dealing fentanyl
Salem police said they seized two handguns, two sets of brass knuckles, alprazolam tablets and fentanyl from Alex T. Morgan, 38. He is accused of pointing a gun at another person at Riverfront Park on Tuesday.
