Salem Police are actively searching for a suspect following a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday night in the West Salem area. The incident took place around 11:15 p.m. near the intersection of Taggart Drive and Wallace Road NW, located just west of the Willamette River and adjacent to Wallace Marine Park. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man deceased at the scene. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Detectives from the Salem Police Department’s violent crimes unit are leading the inquiry into the homicide. Authorities have stated that the incident appears to be isolated and that there is no known threat to the public at this time. The identity of the victim has not been released in the initial report. Police are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspect to come forward. The community is asked to assist in the investigation by providing any helpful details that may lead to the apprehension of the individual responsible for the fatal shooting. This case is distinct from a previous killing at Wallace Marine Park in 2025, where a shooter was convicted of murder following a trial. The current investigation focuses solely on the recent incident in West Salem. Residents are reminded that tips can be provided to the Salem Police Department to aid in solving the crime.