Deputies Involved In Use Of Deadly Force Incident Following 911 Call In Salem (Photo) - 03/17/26

This morning, at 6:54 a.m., deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 hang-up call in the 4700 block of State Street. The caller reported they were being held hostage. During the response, deputies were involved in a use of deadly force incident. The suspect was transported to a local hospital.

Pursuant to SB 111 protocols, the Oregon State Police will lead the investigation. No deputies were injured during the incident.

All future releases regarding this incident will come from the Oregon State Police or the Marion County District Attorney's Office pursuant to SB 111 protocols.