Salem Murder Suspect Arrested in Portland

Police say that 31-year old Johnson is a meth user, and was considered armed and dangerous.

Jason Johnson has been apprehended. Photo: MCSO

(SALEM) - Police announced Thursday morning that murder suspect Jason Donald Johnson was taken into custody in Portland on Wednesday evening. Portland Police Officers arrested Johnson at the bus depot without incident.

Salem Police had been looking for Jason Donald Johnson as a suspect wanted in the shooting death of 28-year old Jose Estrada in Salem on December 23rd.

On that day, at about 2:00 PM, Patrol Officers responded to a subject down on the sidewalk near the parking lot of an apartment complex at 2530 Broadway Ave. NE.

Officers confirmed that the male subject had a gunshot wound.

Jose Estrada was transported to Salem Hospital by ambulance where he was pronounced dead.

There has been a murder warrant out for Johnson. It was believed that Johnson may have left the Salem area, as he is known to have family in the Redmond area, Hood River, The Dalles and several outlying communities of the Medford area. Police say that 31-year old Johnson is a meth user, and has been known to have access to firearms. He has been considered armed and dangerous.

Following the arrest in Portland, Salem Police detectives responded and Johnson was transported back to Salem and lodged in Marion County Jail. The stolen car, a white Geo Metro that was part of the search for the suspect, has been located and released to the owner.

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