In the early hours of August 4, 2019, 16-year-old Ishaq Saleem was shot in Englewood Park in Northeast Salem, Oregon. Officers arrived about 12:48 a.m.; he was taken to a local hospital but died of his injuries. Saleem was a McNary High School student who lived in nearby Keizer.

Investigators treated the killing as a homicide and later said they believe it was gang-related, and that it may have triggered retaliatory violence in the area. Police released a photo of a vehicle of interest, but the lead has not produced arrests and no suspects have been publicly named. The shooting occurred about a month after the Salem Police Department disbanded its gang enforcement team, a detail that drew public attention.

The case has grown cold and Saleem’s family and community are still seeking answers. If anyone knew Ishaq or has information about the shooting or the vehicle, please share what can help the investigation.