Police have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing at a mission in Salem, Oregon that left 11 people injured on June 1.

Salem Police responded to the stabbing incident at Union Gospel Mission of Salem north of downtown at about 7:15 p.m. on June 1.

Almost a dozen people were taken to Salem Health hospital with various injuries,, and a male suspect, who was not identified, was arrested, police said.

The mission is a faith-based organization on the front lines of the homelessness crisis. Upward of 150 homeless men seek refuge at the mission each night and have access to support services, including food, shelter, clothing, showers, case management and counseling.

The building is across the street from Salem Police headquarters.

Union Gospel Mission of Salem Executive Director Cra

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