Thursday, January 06, 2022

OR: 62-Year-Old Resident Fatally Shoots 42-Year-Old Intruder

The investigation into the January 2, 2022, fatal shooting on 45th Avenue NE in the unincorporated area of East Salem continued overnight. Investigators have identified the person deceased at the scene as Peter Bishop (42) of Salem.

The resident, who is reported to have shot Bishop, is a 62 year-old Salem man. At the time of the incident his adult daughter and two grandchildren were in the home as well.  None of the people in the home were injured during the incident.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the case will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office for review.

****Original Media Release from January 2, 2022****

On January 2, 2022, at just before 7:00 p.m., deputies were called to a disturbance at a home on 45th Avenue NE near Iberis Street NE. A 911 caller reported an unknown male was trying to break into the home before a resident shot the intruder. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other reported injuries.

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