Death Investigation Now Deemed Homicide

Homicide detectives now investigating death in Marion County.

Photo of crime scene: Marion County Sheriff's Office

(SALEM, Ore.) - Detectives are continuing an investigation into the shooting death that occurred at the Devonshire Court Apartments, on Devonshire Avenue NE in Salem earlier this morning.

Don Thomson, spokesman for the Marion County Sheriff's Office, says, "We are processing a search warrant for the apartment and, once signed, Detectives will conduct a thorough search to collect forensic evidence."

He says preliminary investigation indicates that the victim died of homicidal violence, but no further information is being released regarding how he was killed. Thomson says the motive for the shooting is not clear at this time.

"Detectives are still working to identify the victim and notify his family. His name will not be released until the notification is made." Leads have developed and detectives are interviewing more than one person of interest, Thompson said. "No arrests have been made, but we feel there is no further immediate danger to the local community as a result of this shooting." Anyone with information about this crime can call the Marion County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 503.540.8079.