(Reuters) – A reported hostage situation in Salem, Oregon led to an officer-involved shooting with multiple deaths, including the suspect, but no deputies were injured, the local sheriff reported.
Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible hostage situation at a home in southeast Salem at 12:30 p.m. and a trained negotiator talked with the suspect, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
“As the incident unfolded, shots were fired. Ultimately, there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect,” the statement said.
(Reporting By Andrew Hay; Editing by Kim Coghill)
