Marion County deputies shoot suspect in alleged hostage incident

By OPB staff (OPB)
March 17, 2026 8:28 p.m.

A person was being treated at a hospital Tuesday morning after being shot by police in Salem.

The shooting occurred just before 7 a.m. Tuesday in the 4700 block of State Street.

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According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported being held hostage in the area.

During the incident, deputies shot the suspect, who was taken to a nearby hospital with unspecified injuries. No deputies were injured.

It’s not yet clear what led to the shooting.

Oregon State Police will lead the investigation.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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