FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 30, 2026
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

SALEM, Ore. -- On June 30, 2026, officers responded to a call in the 1000 block of Fir Street S, where a 54-year-old Salem man died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was later pronounced deceased at the Salem Hospital.

At approximately 11:49 a.m., a 38-year-old Salem woman reported there was a man sitting outside her apartment who was not supposed to have contact with her due to a court-imposed condition of his probation. The woman reported that the man was aware police had been called and the man was known to carry a firearm.

Due to the mention of a firearm, a drone was deployed to locate the man while officers were responding. The drone operator located the man sitting in his vehicle directly underneath the woman's apartment. As officers were arriving on scene, a gunshot was reported from inside the vehicle.

Officers approached the vehicle and secured the area, allowing medics to provide treatment to the man. The man was transported to Salem Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. During the incident, Owens and River Road were closed for approximately 30 minutes to ensure public safety.

The man’s identity has been withheld pending next of kin notification. The investigation is ongoing, and further inquiries should be directed to the Salem Police Department.

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