Salem man dies following July stabbing

Salem Police are investigating a stabbing attack as a homicide after a 19-year-old man died on...
Salem Police are investigating a stabbing attack as a homicide after a 19-year-old man died on Monday.(Ajax9 | Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published: Aug. 20, 2024 at 3:25 PM PDT

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - A 19-year-old man has died from injuries sustained nearly a month ago in a stabbing at Wallace Marine Park, according to police.

The Salem Police Department says the attack occurred around 2:15 a.m. on the morning of July 27 at the park in west Salem.

Responding officers found the victim, Salem resident Riley John Adams, with multiple stab wounds. Riley was taken to the hospital, where he remained in critical condition until his death Monday.

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Police are investigating the attack as a homicide, but have not released any details regarding any potential suspects.

Anyone with information concerning what transpired that Saturday morning and led to Adams’ death is asked to call the Salem Police Tips Line at 503‑588‑8477.