The investigation into the January 2, 2022, fatal shooting on 45th Avenue NE in the unincorporated area of East Salem continued overnight. Investigators have identified the person deceased at the scene as Peter Bishop (42) of Salem.
The resident, who is reported to have shot Bishop, is a 62 year-old Salem man. At the time of the incident his adult daughter and two grandchildren were in the home as well. None of the people in the home were injured during the incident.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the case will be forwarded to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office for review.
****Original Media Release from January 2, 2022****
On January 2, 2022, at just before 7:00 p.m., deputies were called to a disturbance at a home on 45th Avenue NE near Iberis Street NE. A 911 caller reported an unknown male was trying to break into the home before a resident shot the intruder. The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no other reported injuries.
Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Unit have been called out to investigate the incident. Due to this being an active investigation, no additional information is available for release at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is being asked to submit tips online at https://www.co.marion.or.us/SO/Pages/tip411.aspx or by texting TIPMCSO and their tip to 847411