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Follow Up: Woodburn Officer Involved in Use of Deadly Force Incident After 911 Call

Post Date:05/04/2026 11:04 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: May 3, 2026
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.ne

SALEM, Ore. -- On Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Woodburn Police Officer Jackson Ryan responded to a 911 call regarding an aggressive individual causing a disturbance on Arney Road, on the border of the City of Woodburn, in Marion County, Oregon.

Officer Ryan contacted Israel Hernandez-Martinez (37) in the roadway. As Officer Ryan made contact, Hernandez-Martinez was in possession of multiple tire irons (see pictures attached). A confrontation ensued, and Officer Ryan deployed his firearm, striking Hernandez-Martinez. Multiple Woodburn officers responded and attempted to render medical aid; however, Hernandez-Martinez was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Pursuant to Marion County’s Officer Use of Deadly Force Protocol (“SB 111 Protocol”), a non-involved, outside agency was asked to conduct the investigation regarding the incident. The Salem Police Department is leading the investigation, assisted by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Oregon State Police.

No further information will be released at this time pending a grand jury’s objective review of the encounter. In Marion County, a grand jury reviews each officer use of deadly force incident. Any future release will be by the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.

Any questions about this incident can be directed to Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy.

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