FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
DATE: January 31, 2026 

Salem Detectives Investigating Two Suspicious Death Cases 

SALEM, Ore. — Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit and Felony Crimes Unit are investigating two separate unrelated suspicious death cases in Salem. 

The first incident occurred on January 30, 2026, at approximately 1:10 p.m., when officers responded to a residence in the 4600 block of Dark Forest Place NE and found a woman deceased. 

The second incident took place later that day at approximately 6:31 p.m. near Wallace Marine Park, where a woman was found deceased under suspicious circumstances. 

Both investigations are ongoing. At this time, the incidents appear unrelated and there is no ongoing threat to the public. 

For further inquiries, please contact the Salem Police Communications Office. 

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