Multiple people dead following hostage situation in Oregon

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Multiple people dead following hostage situation in Oregon

Multiple people died during a hostage situation that unfolded in Salem, Oregon, Monday afternoon, officials said.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, there were multiple fatalities but did not specify a number. Officials also did not indicate a possible motive for the crime.

In a statement, police said: "As the incident unfolded, shots were fired. Ultimately, there were multiple fatalities during this incident, including that of the suspect."

A trained hostage negotiator was on scene and attempted to speak with the suspect over the phone but "shots were fired," the official press release said.

No deputies were hurt and officials said there was no reason to believe there’s any outstanding danger to the community.

Source:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/28/us/oregon-police-salem-hostage-situation/index.html

Source:
https://www.wionews.com/world/us-multiple-people-dead-following-hostage-situation-in-oregon-331088

Source:
https://www.lawofficer.com/hostage-situation-ois-leads-to-multiple-deaths-in-oregon/

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