Shooting

Marion County Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting After Disturbing Home Security Footage Surfaces

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SALEM, Ore. – A grand jury in Marion County has ruled that three law enforcement officers were justified and lawful in a deadly shooting incident that occurred in a residential area in Southeast Salem. The incident took place on November 24, and videos released by the Marion County District Attorney’s office provide various angles of the event. The footage includes bodycam videos from Oregon State Police trooper Andrew Tuttle and Salem Police Department Officer John Parmer, while the Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy involved in the incident did not have a body camera. The videos … Read more

Police Officers Deemed Justified in Shooting and Killing Man near Salem after Threatening Neighbors and Firing Gun

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SALEM, Oregon – Three police officers have been found justified in shooting and killing a man near Salem after he fired a gun near neighbors’ homes and threatened to kill everyone around him. The incident resulted in the death of Justin Jordon. According to authorities, Jordon was involved in a confrontation with the police officers, who were called to the scene after receiving reports of shots fired. The officers arrived to find Jordon armed and making threats towards those in the vicinity. In response, they discharged their weapons, fatally injuring Jordon. The shooting occurred in … Read more

Marion County Grand Jury Unanimously Clears Officers in Fatal Salem Shooting Incident

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SALEM, Ore. – A Marion County Grand Jury unanimously found three law enforcement officials justified in their use of deadly force during a shooting incident in Salem last November, according to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office. The incident resulted in the death of 32-year-old Justin Lee Jordan. The grand jury reviewed video evidence and testimony, concluding that Jordan had failed to comply with verbal and visual warnings from officers. Jordan had been waving guns, pointing them at people, and firing shots at a bystander. The investigation revealed that Jordan fired his gun four times … Read more

Justice Denied: Grand Jury’s Controversial Decision Lets Gunman Off the Hook After Fatally Shooting Taqueria Robber

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SAN ANGELO, Texas – A Texas grand jury has decided not to indict a gunman who fatally shot a robber at a taqueria. The incident occurred in San Angelo, Texas, highlighting the controversial topic of self-defense in the state. The incident took place on January 3rd, when a gunman entered a taqueria and encountered a robber. In an attempt to protect themselves and others, the gunman opened fire, causing fatal injuries to the robber. The grand jury, after reviewing the evidence, decided not to charge the gunman. This case has sparked a heated debate about … Read more