Section of 17th Street closed for shooting investigation Salem Statesman Journal A section of 17th Street NE is closed while police investigate a shooting Thursday evening. Emergency crews responded the area of 17th and Nebraska Ave NE just after 5 p.m., according to dispatch logs. Officials say one person was struck by gunfire and was transported in critical condition. While detectives are on scene conducting the investigation, 17th is closed between Kay Street NE and Kansas Street NE while Nebraska is closed from 16th Street NE and 18th Street NE. Police believe there is no immediate danger to the public following the shooting but ask anyone with information about the incident to call the Salem Police tip line at 503-588-8477.