SALEM, Ore. — A Salem police officer was shot and wounded early Friday morning and police are searching for the suspect.
The officer’s injuries are not life-threatening, according to police. Medics took him to a hospital.
The shooting happened near Mission Street and 17th Street.
Police closed westbound lanes of Mission Street in the area for over two hours but reopened the street at 8:45 a.m.
Officers also closed northbound 13th Street SE at Hines Street.
Salem police say there is no threat to the public.
It’s unclear what led to the shooting.
This story will be updated.
