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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW UPDATED: Vehicle crash destroys Medford car wash bay ... Our View: Clean fuels debate creates odd bedfellows ... Ordinance would set standards for private fire companies in Josephine County ... UPDATED: Vehicle crash destroys Medford car wash bay ... Our View: Clean fuels debate creates odd bedfellows ... Ordinance would set standards for private fire companies in Josephine County ... SALEM Police identify armed man killed in Salem RV standoff He was shot nine times, medical examiners say Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 26, 2015 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 26, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News PORTLAND — Authorities have identified the gunman who was killed Friday after a seven-hour standoff with police, when he barricaded himself inside a converted bus near a Salem Wal-Mart and shot at officers. Oregon State Police identified the man as Mark Cecil Hawkins of Eugene. The 49-year-old Hawkins was wanted on a warrant out of Lane County. He failed to appear in court on the charge of delivery of a controlled substance after his arrest in November for methamphetamine delivery. The standoff began Friday morning with a report of a suspicious vehicle and the discovery there was a warrant for the arrest of Hawkins, who was inside. Officers exchanged gunfire with him, and the gunman wounded a police dog. During the afternoon, police used tear gas, but the man refused to come out. After several hours of negotiation with Hawkins, during which he continued to fire at officers, police used heavy equipment to ram the parked bus and rip away parts of its walls so they could see where the man was. Police say he still refused to put down his handgun, and tactical officers fired at him. The gunman tumbled out of the bus and was taken to a hospital, where he died. An autopsy by the Oregon state medical examiner showed Hawkins was shot nine times; he died of gunshot wounds to the chest. Ultimately police said they had to move in because of his "erratic behavior, and the fact he was continuing to fire rounds," said Salem police Lt. Dave Okada. Salem police said officers directly involved in the shooting will be placed on administrative leave while Oregon State Police investigate. The standoff occurred in southeast Salem between Interstate 5 and Salem Municipal Airport. During the standoff police put the Wal-Mart store into lockdown, meaning customers couldn't leave. By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Apr. 26, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501