Early-Morning Call For Suspicious Activity Results In Shooting Charges
- 11/14/25
Just before 4:00 a.m. this morning, deputies were called to the 3600 block of Rockwood Park Ct NE for a report of a shooting. Deputies arrived within minutes and located a 44-year-old female with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation determined the incident stemmed from a domestic violence situation. The suspect, Roger Rodriguez Molina, 30, had fled the scene. After an extensive search lasting nearly seven hours, during which the suspect evaded capture twice, law enforcement located him near the 2800 block of Lancaster Dr NE. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Rodriguez Molina was lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:
- Assault I
- Attempted Kidnapping II
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Violation of a No-Contact Order
- Reckless Endangering
- Resisting Arrest
As a precaution, nearby schools were placed on lockdown during the search. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Criminal Investigations Unit detectives thank the community for reporting suspicious activity and providing helpful tips.
We also extend our appreciation to the Salem Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance in this case.
Early-Morning Call For Suspicious Activity Results In Shooting Charges
- 11/14/25
Just before 4:00 a.m. this morning, deputies were called to the 3600 block of Rockwood Park Ct NE for a report of a shooting. Deputies arrived within minutes and located a 44-year-old female with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation determined the incident stemmed from a domestic violence situation. The suspect, Roger Rodriguez Molina, 30, had fled the scene. After an extensive search lasting nearly seven hours, during which the suspect evaded capture twice, law enforcement located him near the 2800 block of Lancaster Dr NE. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Rodriguez Molina was lodged at the Marion County Jail on the following charges:
- Assault I
- Attempted Kidnapping II
- Unlawful Use of a Weapon
- Violation of a No-Contact Order
- Reckless Endangering
- Resisting Arrest
As a precaution, nearby schools were placed on lockdown during the search. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Criminal Investigations Unit detectives thank the community for reporting suspicious activity and providing helpful tips.
We also extend our appreciation to the Salem Police Department and Oregon State Police for their assistance in this case.
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