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City of Salem, OR
09/25/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/25/2025 12:55
Shots fired – SWAT and Crisis Negotiators Secure Safe Resolution in Salem Standoff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: September 6, 2025
CONTACT: Salem Police Communications Office | [email protected]
Salem, Ore. - At 1:33 p.m. today, officers responded to a reported burglary near the 4300 block of 25th Avenue NE. As officers arrived, a subject fired shots toward the responding officers. One round struck a ballistic shield held by an officer. While no officers were hit, one sustained minor injuries from debris caused by the gunfire. All involved personnel are expected to recover fully.
The Salem SWAT Team, including crisis negotiators, responded and assumed tactical command. Following a period of negotiation, the adult male subject surrendered and was taken into custody.
The subject, identified as Vincent Mendoza Chavez of Salem, 33, will be lodged at the Marion County Jail on charges of attempted aggravated murder, attempted assault on a public safety officer, and unlawful use of a weapon. The investigation is ongoing.
The Marion County District Attorney's Office will release any additional information.
A special thanks to the Oregon State Police for providing assistance with additional personnel and equipment, and the Marion County Sheriff's Office and Keizer Police Department for responding to other calls for service in Salem during the incident.
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