Witnesses Sought- Investigation Into Marion County Sheriff's Office Deputy-Involved Shooting

Police are looking for witnesses

(SALEM) - Oregon State Police (OSP) Detectives are requesting assistance from the public in locating a possible witness to the Officer Involved Shooting that occurred in Southeast Salem on April 23, 2013.

As reported in previous media releases, Marion County Sheriff's Deputy Cliff Self stopped a Jeep Cherokee in the driveway of a residence located at 6075 Fircrest Street SE, Salem, Oregon on April 23, 2013. A passenger identified as Dusty Epps exited the Jeep and confronted Deputy Self. During the confrontation, Deputy Self fired multiple rounds which resulted in serious injuries to Mr. Epps. Mr. Epps and the driver of the Jeep, Jessica Houser, remain in custody on unrelated criminal charges in Marion County. The Marion County HART (Homicide Assault Response Team), led by the Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division, continues to investigate the shooting incident. The Marion County District Attorney's Office will present the case to a grand jury in accordance with standard protocol in the near future.

Assistance is needed from the public and the media to identify a potential witness. An adult male in his mid-20's driving a black vehicle believed to be a Subaru Impreza WRX reportedly entered the Subway restaurant located at Commercial Street SE and Wiltsey Road SE in Salem a short time after the shooting and commented that he observed the incident. This unidentified man then left the restaurant and was not contacted by responding officers.

Detectives would like to interview this witness as he may have firsthand knowledge of the incident. This individual, or persons with knowledge of his identity, are asked to contact the Oregon State Police Northern Communications Center at 1-800-452-7888.

No further information has been authorized for release by the Marion County District Attorney's Office as the investigation is on-going.

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Previous Releases:

Marion County District Attorney's Office has authorized the release of names of the Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy and person shot during the April 23, 2013, officer-involved shooting in southeast Salem. No other information is being released at this time unless approved by the District Attorney's office pending the ongoing investigation.

The person shot is identified as DUSTY KEATON EPPS, age 38, from Jefferson. He is being treated at Salem Hospital and his injuries are believed non-life threatening. He is in custody on a Parole Violation detainer.

The involved officer is identified as Deputy CLIFF SELF, age 33. Deputy SELF was hired by the sheriff's office in August 2008. Per standard procedure in officer-involved shootings, he is on paid administrative leave.

The Marion County HART (Homicide Assault Response Team) was called to the scene to initiate an investigation that will be led by Oregon State Police Criminal Investigation Division. Other agencies involved in the investigation are Salem Police Department, Keizer Police Department, Woodburn Police Department, and Marion County Sheriff's Office.

Salem Fire Department provided equipment to help investigators at the scene.