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*** Update ***
Shortly before 6:00 am this morning, April 27, 2024, deputies were dispatched to the report of a shot being fired inside of a home in the 4800 block of Buffalo Drive SE in the unincorporated area of East Salem. Sheriff’s Office SWAT was called to the scene after one of the people refused to exit the home. Deputies were able to get the involved 58-year-old female to surrender peacefully.
There were no injuries during this incident and investigators are continuing to process the scene. Due to this being an active investigation, no additional information is available at this time.
Due to heavy police activity, the Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking the public to stay out of the 4800 block of Buffalo Dr. SE at this time.
*** Update ***
The road is now reopened.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is advising a road closure from Delaney and Parrish Gap to Parrish Gap and Hunsacker until further notice. We will advise as soon as the road closure is clear.
*** Update ***
The road is now reopened.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is advising a road closure from Delaney and Parrish Gap to Parrish Gap and Hunsacker until further notice. We will advise as soon as the road closure is clear.
*** Devon was located this evening just moments ago. He is safe back home and uninjured. Thank you for the public assistance. ***
Devon Whiteshell, age 14 walked away from his care home near Ward Dr NE / Lancaster Dr NE in Salem around 5:40 p.m. this evening.
Devon is 5’02” tall, skinny build. He was last seen wearing a gray zip-up jacket, dark blue/black jeans, and carrying a small book.
If you locate him, please keep him in your sight and call 911.