Salem, OR – A 16-year-old boy from Salem has been arrested following a shooting incident in West Salem on Tuesday afternoon. The Salem Police Department responded to reports of multiple gunshots fired in the area of Northwest Elm Street and Northwest Kingwood Avenue at approximately 4:45 p.m.
According to authorities, witnesses provided descriptions of the suspect, which led officers to locate the teenager at a residence on the 1300 block of Northwest Elm Street. Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement seized an altered semi-automatic rifle.
No injuries were reported from the shooting, but a bullet was found to have damaged a neighbor’s window. The incident raised concerns in the local community, but thankfully no one was harmed.
The suspect, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his juvenile status, is currently being held at the Yamhill County Juvenile Detention Facility. He is facing charges that will be addressed in Polk County Juvenile Court. Due to confidentiality laws surrounding juvenile court proceedings, specific details regarding the charges remain unavailable.
Authorities have not released additional information about the incident as their investigation continues. The Salem Police Department has assured the public that more details will be shared once the investigation is complete.
This shooting is the latest in a series of similar incidents that have raised concerns about gun violence in the area. Local law enforcement is working to address these issues, and they continue to encourage the community to report any suspicious activity.
As the investigation unfolds, residents of West Salem are left with questions, and many are hoping for a swift resolution to the case.
