On Thursday, September 20, 2018, at approximately 4:00 pm, Marion County Sheriff deputies arrested Julian Pedroza, age 22 of Keizer. Pedroza was wanted by the Salem Police Department for the murder of Omisael Jacobo, who had been shot by Pedroza outside 2118 Lancaster Drive NE on September 2, 2018. Jacobo later died from his injuries on September 19, 2018.

Pedroza was taken to the Salem Police Department to be interviewed by detectives. He was then booked into the Marion County Correctional Facility on the charges of: Murder, Assault I and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

Due to Grand Jury proceedings, further information regarding the case will come from the Marion County District Attorney’s office.

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