SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Police say a 22-year-old Salem man was shot by police after officers tried to make contact with him in connection with a shooting investigation. Oregon State Police said in a news release Friday that around 7:15 p.m. Thursday Salem officers investigating a shooting tried to stop a motorist they believed was involved. Police say the motorist fled and rammed a Salem patrol car. Police say detective Erick Hernandez fired at the vehicle, which was then stopped. Police say the driver, Erfinson Bossy, was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound and is expected to survive. Police say a passenger in the car fled. Hernandez is on administrative leave during an investigation.
Police: Driver shot by detective after ramming patrol car
