Crime
Oregon police arrest suspect who stabbed 11 people at Union Gospel Mission of Salem homeless shelter
SALEM, OREGON — Authorities have confirmed that eleven individuals were injured during a mass stabbing incident at a homeless shelter in Salem on the evening of June 1.
The violent attack occurred at the Union Gospel Mission of Salem, located at 777 Commercial Street NE, just north of the downtown area.
Salem Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 7:15 p.m. after reports of a stabbing involving multiple victims.
Upon arrival, officers located numerous injured individuals both inside the shelter, in front of the facility, and across the street.
Emergency medical personnel began immediate treatment and transported the injured to Salem Health Hospital.
Police spokesperson Angela Hedrick confirmed that a total of eleven people were stabbed during the incident.
Their conditions vary, though no fatalities have been reported as of the latest update.
The identities of the victims have not been publicly released.
The suspect, described as an adult male, was taken into custody shortly after the incident.
His name has not yet been disclosed, and a possible motive has not been determined.
Detectives with the Salem Police Department remain on scene, actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack.
Photos and video from the area show a large emergency response, including multiple police vehicles, ambulances, and fire department personnel staged outside the shelter. The Union Gospel Mission’s men’s facility, which opened in July 2023, is located directly across from Salem Police Department headquarters.
As a safety measure, southbound Commercial Street at D Street NE was temporarily closed, with traffic being diverted westbound onto Front Street NE. Police reported that the roadways had been reopened by approximately 8:40 p.m.
The Union Gospel Mission of Salem provides shelter, meals, and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Saturday’s incident marks one of the most significant acts of violence at a homeless services facility in recent Oregon history.
Authorities are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage from the area around the time of the incident to contact Salem Police as the investigation continues.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.