Keizer Woman Arrested For NE Salem Shooting (Photo) *** Corrected *** -05/15/25

*The original release indicated a typo for charges*

 

On Thursday, May 15, 2025, shortly before 10:00 a.m., law enforcement personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 3100 block of Tierra Dr NE in Salem after a 911 caller reported hearing gunshots.

 

Within minutes, deputies arrived on scene and located a 48-year-old male who had sustained gunshot wounds. He was transported to Salem Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

 

Marion County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested Emily Smith (27), of Keizer, as the suspect in this investigation. She has been charged with Attempted Murder, along with additional charges. Smith is scheduled to be arraigned on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion County Court Annex.

 

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Oregon State Police for their assistance and all deputies and detectives involved for their dedicated investigative work.

 

All further inquiries will be handled by the Marion County District Attorney's Office.