21-year-old man stabbed multiple times in Riverfront Park, investigation ongoing

Olivia Heersink | Statesman Journal

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Salem Police officers are investigating a stabbing that occurred near the pedestrian bridge in Riverfront Park Wednesday evening.

When officers responded to the area around 10:40 p.m., they found a 21-year-old man who had been stabbed several times.

The man was transported to Salem Health for his life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information regarding the incident can call the Salem Crime Tips Hotline at 503-588-8477.

This story will be updated as more information is available.

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