Updated: 4:44 PM PDT July 2, 2021
POLK COUNTY, Ore. A Salem police detective shot a driver who allegedly rammed a patrol car Thursday evening in Polk County, just outside Salem city limits, police said.
Investigators tried to pull over Erfinson Bossy, 22, around 7:15 p.m. to speak with him about an ongoing shooting investigation. Police said he fled and rammed a patrol car.
During the incident, Det. Erick Hernandez shot at the suspect s vehicle, injuring Bossy. Police said the shooting happened on Highway 22 near the Eola community.
According to police, the driver continued westbound before stopping at the intersection of Highway 22 and Oak Grove Road. A passenger who was inside the suspect s vehicle fled and has not been located as of Friday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriffâs Office
Saturday, Dec. 12
At 2:43 p.m., deputies reported finding a dead body in the 26000 block of Salmon River Highway. The manâs body was found in the bushes near an RV lot. The case remains under investigation.
Friday, Dec. 11
At 11:55 a.m., a deputy responded to the 3000 block of Brush College Road Northwest after reports of a 17-year-old boy receiving threatening text message regarding a sexual assault allegation that took place a year ago. The incident remains under investigation by the Salem Police Department.
At 1:24 p.m., a deputy responded to the 1000 block of Southeast Orchard Villa Lane in Dallas after reports of two fraudulent checks. Bank employees told the complainant that her account number was likely acquired through a random number generator. The complainant closed her account.