Teenage boy shot, wounded in Salem
SALEM, Ore. (AP) – Police say a teenage boy was shot and wounded in Salem.
The Statesman Journal reports Salem Police responded to the 1200 block of Lancaster Drive SE around 8:30 a.m. Monday and found the boy suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
Authorities say they don’t believe the shooting happened where the teen was found by police.
Salem Police Department Lt. Treven Upkes says the teen was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Upkes didn’t give information on a suspect or motive but said there was no threat to the public.
A middle school was placed on lockdown while police investigated the incident.
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