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Matthew Pearce

Case from Salem, OR dated Jul 15, 2015

Victim Details

Matthew Pearce

Male

White / Caucasian

Salem

OR

2015-07-15

30

Matthew

Pearce

06/25/2026

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Matthew Allen Pearce, a 30-year-old Caucasian male, died on July 15, 2015, in Salem, Oregon. An Iraq War veteran who had served in the Oregon National Guard as a military policeman and recruiter, his life was cut short by gunfire. The events that led to his death unfolded inside a West Salem house, where police were called to investigate a disturbance. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Pearce deceased in the master bedroom from multiple gunshot wounds.

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  • Statesman Journal: Salem man charged with manslaughter in West Salem shooting
  • FlashAlert.net: Salem Police Dept. news
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