A man has been taken into custody following a stabbing incident that left 11 people injured at a homeless shelter in downtown Salem, Oregon. The attack occurred on the evening of June 1 at the Union Gospel Mission, located just north of downtown. Salem

Police were called to the scene around 7:15 p.m. after reports of a mass stabbing involving multiple victims; according to authorities, 11 individuals sustained a range of injuries and were transported to Salem Health for treatment. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been made public, was arrested at the scene.

In a statement shared on X, the Salem Police Department confirmed they were investigating a stabbing that involved numerous victims, all of whom had been taken to receive medical attention:  “The suspect is in custody,” the department noted.  Additionally, police spokesperson Angela Hedrick confirmed that all 11 victims had been taken to the hospital and were receiving care for varios types of injuries.

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