Two groups fired guns at each other near Salem cemetery, Salem OR
WeaponsTwo groups fired guns at each other near a cemetery close to Thompson Avenue Northeast in Salem. Law enforcement officers responded to the scene, using a drone to monitor and track possible suspects in the nearby areas. A separate call involved a person seen running away, claiming they were fleeing someone who tried to shoot them. Officers were actively checking the area and making contacts related to the incident.
Audio|Source: Salem Police Dispatch
03:58
Transcript:
00:00
One person hiding behind the tree in the cemetery near Thompson Avenue Northeast in the cemetery.
00:08
Right, company.
00:14
One in five, there are two different caliber of bullet casings here.
00:23
3.78, what's the name of the person hiding in the cemetery? I'll give them a call.
00:31
We'll just stick with that additional caller.
00:33
It's the first of (name withheld) and I'll re-type his phone over the cat for you.
00:43
Thank you. 6-8, UAS is up.
00:49
Got me.
00:58
(number withheld). Go ahead.
00:59
Go ahead.
01:02
Do you happen to have any better idea of, uh, from your comp, what's going on here?
01:09
You go meet with them, he says that basically there are two groups shooting at each other off the end of the cemetery.
01:22
I copy.
01:27
One sec, I'm having issues with the drone.
01:30
I'm going to bring it back down.
01:33
Okay.
01:38
We have an additional call at 1751, suspicious activity off 17th Street.
01:45
They noted at 1754 that a potential suspect was last seen on foot going southbound on 17th.
01:52
They might have gone through the alleyway.
01:57
35, what makes them say potential suspect?
02:04
They advised the person ran up to their door, tried to open it, then said they were running away from someone who tried to shoot at them.
02:11
There was a male, 17 to 18 years old,
02:14
about 5'11, thin, black puffer vest, bright hoodie, and jeans.
02:20
2.5.1. I'm at 17 on Market.
02:22
What was the address again?
02:26
(number withheld).
02:27
576, we'll have time to lay on that report.
02:34
Call at 1751 advised they ran southbound on 17th, 1754.
02:44
348, who's on the cemetery right now?
02:48
3758, that'll be me, I'm making in-person contacts right now.
02:55
I copy that.
02:56
A concerned parent said their kids hide behind the tree.
03:03
Copy, we'll be right up.
03:11
P9, T348. 29, T-348.
03:17
I'm with the county on the track, along with three other deputies.
03:20
We're working west on D Street to Thompson now.
03:25
Copy.
03:27
168, 3A, back up.
03:36
Okay.
03:40
Every minute to 19, still west on D.
03:46
Copy. Copy.
03:50
378, 340. I'm going to continue checking the cemetery.
03:53
It looks like one group was shooting at people inside the cemetery.
03:57
So I'll be in there.
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Location mentioned:
Thompson Ave NE, Salem, OR 97301
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