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.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.