Police fatally shoot man in Salem, Oregon
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Authorities say police fatally shot a man who fled in a vehicle in Salem, Oregon, early Monday.
KOIN reports Salem officers tried stopping a driver shortly after 12:30 a.m., but the driver refused to stop.
The driver traveled to Northgate Park and stopped in a field.
Police said there was a confrontation between the man in the vehicle and officers and shots were fired. At least one Salem officer fired their weapon, police said.
Officers provided first aid to the man who was shot. He was transported to the Salem Hospital where he later died of his injuries.
The Oregon State Police will investigate.
Four Salem Police Department officers have been placed on leave, per state and department protocols.