Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel Killed by Salem Police Department

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Category: Police - City
Old Crime Scene Address:
400 Ewald Avenue SE
Mapping Police Violence:

Police responded around 6:30 p.m. to a report that a suicidal man had injured himself. Firefighters arrived prior to officers, and the man allegedly threatened them with a firearm. When Salem Police officers arrived, Natzeryt Viertel allegedly confronted them while still armed. An officer shot and killed him.

Agency: Salem Police Department

Motive: mental health crisis

Confrontation Type: Mental Health/Welfare Check

Service Call: Yes

Body Camera: no

Official Disposition: Pending investigation

Victim Name: Natzeryt Layahoshua Viertel

Death Date: April 2, 2021

County: Marion

Geography: Suburban

Gender: Male

Age: 22

Race: White

Cause of Death: Gunshot

Criminal Charges: No known charges

Mental Illness: Yes

Armed: Allegedly Armed

Weapon: gun

Threat Level: other

Fleeing: not fleeing

Washington Post Database ID: 6746

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