SALEM ― Police responded to the area of Salem and Dow streets at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday on a report of multiple gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers did not locate any victims, but found numerous shell casings inside and
outside the parking lot of 135 Lafayette St.
Two vehicles at the property also had damage consistent with gunfire.
Officers searched the area but didn’t find any suspect(s).
Detectives assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the area to
process the scene; they are investigating the incident and actively pursuing leads.
Police said there is no information to indicate that there is an active threat to the community at large and ask anyone with information on this incident to call the Salem Police Criminal Investigations Division at 978-745-9700, or the anonymous tip line at 978-619-5627.