Man found dead after confrontation with officers

It was reported that a male subject at the residence was being confrontational with neighbors and fighting with other people in the residence. Firearms were reported to be involved.

Officers from the Salem Police Department arrived on scene and attempted to secure a perimeter. While evacuating neighboring residences, the subject approached the officers and shots were fired.

The male subject fled back into the residence at which time other agencies were called to assist. Upon arrival of additional responding agencies, entry was made into the residence where the male subject was found deceased.

In accordance with the policy of the Salem Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol Division of Drug and Crime Control has been contacted to investigate this matter.