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Salem Police close downtown streets after body found near Capitol Tower
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(This story was updated to include new information)
Salem Police responded Friday afternoon to a report of a deceased man found downtown in the alley between Capitol Tower and Wild Pear at State Street and Liberty Street SE.
Police responded to the call shortly before 2 p.m., according to Salem Police spokesperson Angela Hedrick.
The area is near many shops and restaurants. The alley between Capitol Tower and Wild Pear was blocked off by about 10 police cars.
State Street was closed between Commercial Street SE and Liberty Street SE. The lane from Liberty Street SE to Commercial Street SE remained open.
The entrance to Capitol Tower was tapped off. Wild Pear was also closed.
Officers remained on the scene Friday afternoon. A police officer could be seen looking out of one of the top floor windows of Capitol Tower.
The Marion County Medical Examiner was also on scene.
A white sheet had been placed in front of the alley.
Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @isabeldfunk