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Michael James Compton
Gender : Male
Age : 27
Race : White
Date : 01/23/2023
Location : 5105 Commercial Street SE
City : Salem
County : Marion
State : Oregon
Agency : Salem Police Department
Officer(s) :Justin Carney, Kristy Fitzpatrick, Reece Mathis, Adam Waite, Robert Acosta
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police investigating another crime
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
While investigating an alleged armed robbery and carjacking at a Walmart on Salem’s Southeast Commercial Street around 9 a.m., Salem PD reported that Michael James Compton who they believe committed the robbery ran to a nearby NAPA Auto Parts Store where he was shot and killed. Over 40 shots can be heard in the video with 5 shooter officers taking part. Compton allegedly fired at least one shot toward officers and hit a patrol vehicle. Officers Justin Carney, Kristy Fitzpatrick, Reece Matthews, Adam White and Robert Acosta reportedly all fired shots that killedCompton.No officers were charged.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.recordpatriot.com/news/article/grand-jury-5-salem-cops-justified-in-fatal-17763247.php
