UPDATE: Salem Police Still Searching for Suspect who Shot Woman in West Salem

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(SALEM) - Salem police are searching for an armed suspect who shot a woman in the 500 block of Gerth Ave. NW around 9:00 PM Wednesday night.

Salem police spokesman Lt. John Hoffmeister says a woman was shot during a robbery, when the suspect tried to steal the woman's purse.

Hoffmeister would not what condition the victim was in at this time only that she was transported to Salem Hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

Last night's search was concentrated around the following streets and neighborhoods: Ruge St, Franklin St., Elm St., and Kingwood Ave, and Wallace Marine Park.

Police are urging residents to stay indoors until the suspect is apprehended.

Salem-News.com will have more on this story as soon as it becomes available.

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So this what those officers were racing to down Commercial St last night - People when you see emergency flashing lights behind you get out of the way.

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