Officer Involved Shooting Polk Co., July 5

On Thursday, July 1, 2021 at approximately 7:15 P.M., Salem Police Department Officers attempted to contact a vehicle in regards to a shooting investigation. The suspect vehicle fled from officers and rammed a Salem Police Department vehicle. During the incident Detective Erick Hernandez fired at the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle was finally stopped at the intersection of Hwy 22 and Oak Grove. The operator of the vehicle, Erfinson Bossy (22) of Salem, was transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening gun shot. A passenger in the vehicle fled and has not yet been located. Pursuant to Polk County Senate Bill 111 protocols, the Oregon State Police will be leading the investigation and Detective Erick Hernandez has been placed on administrative leave.