Man shot at Keizer apartment; police search for suspect

KEIZER, Ore. – Police are investigating after a 20-year-old man was shot in Keizer early Saturday morning.

Officers responded to a reported shooting at the Evergreen Villa apartments in the 700 block of Bever Drive Northeast at around 2 a.m.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found the injured man. Medics treated him at the seen and took him to Salem Health for more treatment. Police said he’s expected to survive.

Investigators say a group of people were at a party in one of the apartments when an uninvited group arrived and an altercation occurred. One of the people involved fired several shots at the original group from the apartment, striking the man once.

Police have not identified or located the suspects. Detectives are investigating whether the incident is hang-related. Anyone with information should contact Detective Tim Lathrop at (503) 390-3713.