The Salem Police Department, in coordination with the Medical Examiner's office, have determined that the deceased adult male found at McKay Park on July 13, 2018 had committed suicide. The male has been identified, but police are still working on notifying his next of kin. Due to this, his identity will not be released at this time. 

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On July 13, 2018 at approximately 2:20 p.m., Salem Police officers responded to McKay School Park, 2755 Hollywood DR NE on a report of an injured male. Officers arrived and located a deceased male. Detectives were notified and responded to the scene. At this time a cause of death has not been determined and the male has not been identified. The park is closed while the scene is being processed and we estimate it will be open again shortly after 8:00 p.m..

Detectives are asking that anyone with information regarding the incident please contact the Salem Police non-emergency number at 503-588-6123.

More information will be released when it is available.

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