FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: May 26, 2026
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

SALEM, Ore.-- A 16-year-old male is now in custody at Marion County Juvenile Detention related to a 
shooting incident that occurred in downtown Salem on May 20, 2026.

At approximately 6:20 p.m. on May 20, officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the area of 220 
High Street SE. Upon arrival, officers found a 17-year-old male who had been shot, with reports that the 
suspect ran from the scene before they arrived.

Officers provided initial first aid and wound care while securing the scene, so Salem Fire Medics could take 
over patient care and transport the victim to Salem Hospital. The victim's injuries from the shooting were not life-threatening.

Multiple agencies, including the Salem Police Department, Oregon State Police, and Marion County Sheriff’s 
Office, coordinated a search for the suspect, using canines and drones. However, the suspect was not 
located during the initial search.

Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were able to identify the suspect and made several attempts to 
locate him. Early this morning, detectives were notified that the juvenile had turned himself in at the Marion 
County Juvenile Department. Detectives filed charges related to the shooting. The suspect will be held at the 
juvenile detention center and is facing multiple charges, including Assault in the First Degree and Unlawful 
Use of a Weapon.

The investigation is ongoing. Further inquiries should be directed to the Marion County District Attorney's 
Office.

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