A 17-year-old boy was shot Wednesday evening in Salem, Oregon, leaving him hospitalized with gunshot wounds. The incident occurred around 6:20 p.m. at 220 High Street Southeast. Law enforcement describes the suspect as an armed man who fled before officers arrived. Multiple agencies—including Salem Police, Oregon State Police, and the Marion County Sheriff's Office—are conducting an active search for the suspect. K9 units and drones are assisting in the effort, focusing on areas between Liberty Street Southeast to Winter Street Southeast and Trade Street Southeast to Mission Street Southeast. Residents in the vicinity are urged to remain indoors and report suspicious activity via 911. The suspect’s identity and motive remain unknown. The Salem Police Department confirmed the teen’s condition is currently unspecified. Tip lines and agency contacts are available through local law enforcement channels.