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Salem Police Station lobby closed due to death investigation

Post Date:11/11/2023 6:15 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                 

DATE:  November 11, 2023

CONTACT:     Salem Police Communications Office | spdmedia@cityofsalem.net

 

Salem, Ore. — Due to tragic circumstances which occurred this afternoon at the Salem Police Department, the station lobby is closed until Monday morning, November 13, at 8:00 a.m.

Today at approximately 1:00 p.m., a man entered the vestibule of the police station, removed a shotgun from the bag he carried, and took his own life. Officers arrived moments later to find the man, age 80, dead from the gunshot wound. In instances of suicide, the name of the victim is not typically released.

Because of the unfortunate circumstances, the police station lobby, located at 333 Division ST NE, will be closed while the incident is investigated.

During the lobby closure, residents may still access police services in the following manner:

  • To file a police report, call 503-588-6123, select option 1.
  • For vehicle releases, call 503-588-6144, select option 9. Please call ahead to minimize delays in response.
  • For police records services, use the convenient online City of Salem Public Records Portal.

As always, if you need emergency services, please call 9-1-1.

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