On Sunday night, a violent incident at the Union Gospel Mission in downtown Salem, Oregon, left eleven people hospitalized after a stabbing. The police report indicates that the attack occurred at around 7:15 p.m., leading to the suspect’s immediate arrest. No details about the suspect’s identity were provided, but he was described as a man who had just spent one night at the mission. Executive Director Craig Smith shared that the attacker was about to check in for a second night when a confrontation unfolded. He suggested that something triggered the suspect, who had a knife in his bag at the time of the altercation.
The victims were discovered both inside the mission’s day room and outside the building. Among the injured were at least one staff member involved in the check-in process. The Union Gospel Mission, which operates in a 50,000-square-foot facility that opened in 2021, has a history dating back to its founding by Christian business leaders. The mission aims to serve approximately 150 individuals nightly by providing meals, counseling, and housing assistance.
Smith emphasized that the entire incident was captured on the facility’s security cameras, and they plan to share this footage with the police for further investigation. However, specific details regarding the victims’ injuries and the nature of the confrontation have not been disclosed as the situation develops. Salem Health, the parent company of Salem Hospital, has not provided further comments regarding the victims’ conditions.
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