Marion County Judge Sentences Gunman to Prison
Pedro Manuel Cisneros receives 81 months following a conviction for a shooting and drug possession.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
A Marion County judge sentenced 23-year-old Pedro Manuel Cisneros to 81 months in prison after finding him guilty on multiple weapons and drug charges. The conviction stems from an incident in Salem where the defendant fired a handgun at a passing vehicle.
Why it matters
The sentence concludes a significant criminal proceeding involving charges of recklessly endangering another person and illegal possession of a firearm as a felon. The judge cleared Cisneros of a second-degree attempted murder charge while convicting him on several other counts.
Pedro Manuel Cisneros was sentenced to 81 months in prison for offenses including unlawful use of a weapon and possession of over 15 grams of cocaine. The judge found him guilty of first-degree attempted assault and removing an ID number from a gun.
The players
Pedro Manuel Cisneros
The 23-year-old defendant who was sentenced to prison for weapons and drug-related offenses.
Marion County Circuit Court
The judicial body in Oregon that presided over the criminal case and issued the sentencing.
The details
Surveillance footage captured Cisneros firing a handgun at a car near the intersection of King Street South and Liberty Road South. During the subsequent investigation, police officers discovered more than 15 grams of cocaine along with a firearm inside the defendant's car.
Timeline
The shooting incident occurred in June 2025.
The court sentenced Pedro Manuel Cisneros on October 23, 2026.
Legal Context
The sentence follows Oregon's mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines for felony gun crimes and drug possession. These statutes are intended to standardize punishments for repeat offenders and violent acts within the state's judicial system.
The sentencing resolves a dangerous shooting case that occurred at a busy intersection in Salem. Residents are reminded that local law enforcement continues to monitor public safety following the conclusion of this high-profile criminal process.
The takeaway
The court's decision underscores the serious legal repercussions for individuals found guilty of discharging firearms in public spaces. Authorities maintain that public cooperation with surveillance evidence remains a key factor in successful prosecutions.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the area, visit the Crime — General section.
