MARION COUNTY, OR - The Oregon State Police (OSP is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Jan. 22, 2025, in Marion County.
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 22, 2025, Salem Police officers were pursuing a wanted suspect near River Road and Gardenia Drive in Salem. The suspect, Shawn Lee Baker (42), fled into an apartment complex near the 3200 block of River Road North and toward a residential unit and was armed with a firearm.
Two officers confronted Baker and shots were fired striking Baker. Additional officers from the Salem Police Department and Keizer Police Department were immediately on scene. Despite lifesaving measures by responding police and medics, Baker died at the scene.
The involved officers have been identified as Salem Police Officers Chad Galusha and John Diaz. Galusha has been with the department for 16 years and Diaz for 23 years. As per standard protocol, both officers have been placed on administrative leave.
No police officers were injured in the incident.
The Marion County Law Enforcement Officer Deadly Use of Force Plan under Senate Bill 111 has been initiated for this incident, and the Oregon State Police is conducting the primary investigation in coordination with the Marion County District Attorney's Office. The Keizer Police Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office are assisting in the investigation. Any further information will be released by the Marion County District Attorney's Office at the conclusion of the investigation.
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