Salem Police Detectives have arrested a suspect in a drive-by shooting that occurred early in the morning hours of June 4 in the 4300 block of Kale St NE. Working in conjunction with the Keizer Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Marion County Sheriff’s Office Parole and Probation, Salem Police Detectives and Gang Enforcement Officers conducted follow up investigation into the shooting incident. Injured in the shooting was a 34-year old male who was standing outside of his residence and his 14-year old son who was inside of the residence asleep in his bed. Both of the victims are expected to make a full recovery. As a result of the investigation, a 17-year old Salem youth has been arrested on charges of Attempted Murder, Assault in the First Degree and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. The suspect was lodged at the Marion County Juvenile Department. The weapon that is believed to have been used in the shooting has also been recovered. This incident appears to be gang-related, and the investigation is on-going. Anyone with further information is asked to call the Salem Police Department Gang Enforcement Team at 503-588-6360.
