On September 17, 2025, at approximately 5:21 p.m., Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 5300 block of State Street NE in Salem.
Deputies contacted the victim, who had sustained injuries. The suspect, 54-year-old Eric Palmer of Salem, is alleged to have assaulted the victim before firing a rifle outside the residence. No bystanders were injured.
As a precaution, the Marion County SWAT Team was activated. After phone contact was made with Palmer, he peacefully surrendered. He was taken into custody without the use of force and lodged at the Marion County Jail. He faces charges including Assault IV (Domestic Violence), Strangulation (Domestic Violence), Menace, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Palmer is scheduled for arraignment on September 18 at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion County Court Annex…