Marion County Sheriff Arrests Suspect in Shooting Case
On May 15, 2025, law enforcement responded to gunshots in Salem, finding a critically injured man. Emily Smith, 27, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder.
Marion County, OR. — Official Release: 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.
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