Whitney M. Woodworth

Statesman Journal

Salem police are searching for a Salem man in connection to the shooting death of a woman at a residence on the 2500 block of Hyde Court SE Monday afternoon, officials said.

Police responded to calls of shots fired in a residential neighborhood near the Salem U.S. Post Office at around 1:45 p.m and found Lucia Pamatz, 20, of Salem, dead at the scene, said Lt. Dave Okada, a Salem police spokesman.

Multiple gunshots were fired inside the home. The respond and ensuing investigation closed down a portion of Hyde Court, and nearby residents were told to contact 9-1-1 if they spotted any suspicious individuals.

Detectives are looking for Cristian Acosta, 22, in connection to the shooting. He is believed to be driving a silver 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer with a black hood and an Oregon Crater Lake license plate CA61820. Anyone with information about Acosta's whereabouts is asked to contact Salem police at 503-588-6123.

Acosta pleaded guilty to fourth-degree assault charges in August. In his plea agreement, he stated he physically assaulted his victim, Pamatz, in an incident constituting domestic violence. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation and ordered to have no contact with Pamatz.

No further information was released.

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