**FINAL UPDATE** Keizer Police Respond To A Report Of Gun Shots And Detain Juveniles -07/24/25
On July 22, 2025 at approximately 4:10 a.m., Keizer police responded to what was initially reported as shots fired in the area of Claggett Creek Park. During the initial containment, responding officers determined numerous juveniles were involved in an altercation that included the park, multiple vehicles and a residence on Thorman Ave. N.E. Due to the officer’s quick response, they were able to secure the juveniles, multiple scenes and call-in detectives.
Detectives identified and interviewed all the involved parties. During their investigation they learned the fight was connected to a physical altercation that occurred on Saturday July 19th at the Safeway grocery store located on River Rd N. In the early morning hours, two groups of teens began fighting in the park which resulted in members from each group being stabbed. Three juveniles sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the Salem Hospital; one requiring surgery.
In addition to the previously mentioned four juveniles, three juveniles have been arrested or referred to the Marion County Juvenile Department on charges of Riot. They include a 16-year-old female Dallas, Oregon resident, a 17-year-old male Salem resident and a 16-year-old female Keizer resident.
Any further questions need to be directed to the Marion County Juvenile Department.