Salem, OR – Authorities are investigating the suspicious death of an individual found early Friday morning in a vacant lot on Southeast Lancaster Drive.
Salem Police responded to the scene at around 10 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2025, after a body was discovered in the 3000 block of Southeast Lancaster Drive. Details regarding the identity of the deceased or the circumstances surrounding the death have not been released by law enforcement officials.
In a statement, the Salem Police Department confirmed that the Oregon State Medical Examiner would conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. However, as of now, no results have been provided.
Detectives are treating the case as a suspicious death and are working to establish the identity of the individual. Authorities have refrained from sharing any further information about the investigation at this time.
The investigation is ongoing, and the public is urged to stay tuned for further updates.
