VIDEO: 12 Injured in Mass Stabbing at Christian homeless shelter in Salem, OR

Salem, OR — A shocking act of violence unfolded at a homeless shelter in Salem, Oregon, where 12 individuals were injured in a mass stabbing incident late.

According to authorities, the suspect — identified as a resident of Bend — was speaking with people in the shelter’s lobby when he unexpectedly pulled out a knife, estimated to be around eight inches long, and began attacking without warning.

Emergency services responded quickly to the scene. The injured victims were transported to nearby hospitals, and their current conditions have not been released. Law enforcement has taken the suspect into custody, and an investigation is ongoing.

This tragic event has left the local community shaken. More details will be provided as they become available.