City of Salem, OR

09/25/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2025 11:55

Felony arrest made in Park Avenue gunfire case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: September 18, 2025
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected]

Salem, Ore. - On July 13, 2025, Salem Police patrol responded to a report of gunfire near a residence on Park Avenue NE. Upon arrival, officers found no injuries but discovered that a bullet had struck a nearby home. The investigation determined the residence was not the intended target.

The case was referred to the Strategic Investigations Unit for follow up and through the investigation detectives established probable cause to arrest Guadalupe Gabino Sanchez, 32, of Keizer.

Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Sanchez and search warrants for associated property. On September 18, 2025, Salem SWAT assisted with the warrant service in Keizer. Sanchez was arrested and lodged on several felony charges.

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