Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
291 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela death by force case profile photo

Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela

Case from Salem, OR dated Mar 07, 2024

Victim Details

Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salem

OR

2024-03-07

16

Jose

Vasquez-Valenzuela

Yes

07/25/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In a burst of violence that shattered a spring afternoon, 16-year-old Hispanic male Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela was killed on March 7, 2024, in Salem, Oregon. The fatal encounter took place at Bush's Pasture Park, a place known for its running paths and playgrounds. On that Thursday, the park became a scene of chaos when gunfire erupted between two large groups of young people who had gathered there. Witnesses described hearing multiple gunshots in rapid succession, sending teenagers scattering in e ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (10)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Salem Reporter: UPDATED: 16-year-old boy turns himself in, charged with fatal shooting at Bush’s Pasture Park - Salem Reporter
  • KOIN.com: Bush’s Pasture Park shooting leaves 1 teen dead, 2 hospitalized with suspect at large
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 8 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I can't stop thinking about the community meeting that took place just a day before the tragic shoot... ...Read More
    10/28/2024
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following the case unfolding in Salem, and I keep thinking about the impa... ...Read More
    10/06/2024
    I've been following the case closely, and I can't stop thinking about the brave response from first ... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Jose Vasquez-Valenzuela

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Salem, Oregon

    Her Leslie Graham Iii death by force case in Salem, OR

    Her Leslie Graham Iii

    Death: Oct 26, 2020
    Herman Leslie Graham III, a 48-year-old Black / African American man, unexpectedly passed away on Mo M ...Read More
    Jose Francisco Moreno death by force case in Salem, OR

    Jose Francisco Moreno

    Death: Jul 22, 2017
    In the early morning hours of July 22, 2017, a life was tragically cut short in a Salem, Oregon, par a ...Read More
    Matthew J. New death by force case in Salem, OR

    Matthew J. New

    Death: Nov 06, 2023
    In a quiet northeast Salem neighborhood, the life of 15-year-old Matthew J. New, a White male, came e ...Read More
    Andrew Rosas death by force case in Salem, OR

    Andrew Rosas

    Death: Sep 22, 2020
    On a Tuesday night in Salem, Oregon, the life of 18-year-old Hispanic male, Andrew Ray Rosas, was tr t ...Read More
    Michael Buntjer death by force case in Salem, OR

    Michael Buntjer

    Death: May 06, 2019
    On May 6, 2019, a tragic incident occurred in Salem, Oregon, resulting in the deaths of two individu d ...Read More
    Allen Wilcox death by force case in Salem, OR

    Allen Wilcox

    Death: May 07, 1981
    On the evening of May 7, 1981, a tragedy unfolded in Salem, Oregon, that claimed the life of 24-year a ...Read More
    Kenny Kalugin death by force case in Salem, OR

    Kenny Kalugin

    Death: Nov 10, 2017
    In the early morning hours of November 10, 2017, 37-year-old Kenny Kalugin, a male resident of Gerva v ...Read More