Full Breakdown
Oregon Drive-Thru Shooting Leaves Father with Bullet in Head
5/16/2026, 2:27:39 AM
Incident Overview
At about 10:15 p.m. on February 9, shots erupted near the Keizer Station Blvd and Ulali Dr NE intersection as a Salem family of four left an In-N-Out drive-thru. A bullet penetrated the vehicle’s rear-right window, striking 28-year-old Marcio Garcia in the back of his head. Garcia drove himself, his wife and two sons (ages 2 and 7) to a hospital; the wife and children were unharmed. A bystander was also hit in the leg and treated locally.
Key Figures
Marcio Garcia, the injured father; his wife (unnamed) and their sons, ages 2 and 7; suspects Ethan Adrian Armenta-Lagunas (20) and Gabriel “Alex” Javier (18), arrested on first-degree assault and related charges; alleged third participant Anthony Taylor-Manriquez (22), described as armed and dangerous and still at large; and the Keizer Police Department, which led the investigation.
Timeline
- Feb 9, 10:15 p.m.: Shots fired, Garcia wounded.
- Minutes later: Garcia drove family to hospital; bystander treated for leg injury.
- Wed, May 15, 2026: Armenta-Lagunas and Javier arrested; police continue to seek Taylor-Manriquez.
Official Law-Enforcement Response
Keizer police charged Armenta-Lagunas and Javier with first-degree assault, unlawful weapon use, criminal mischief and reckless endangerment. A search of Armenta-Lagunas’ apartment recovered several guns, including one linked to the shooting. Authorities confirmed a second victim suffered a leg wound and have labeled Taylor-Manriquez “armed and dangerous,” urging tips.
Family’s Account
The Garcia family’s GoFundMe described the event as “something no one is ever prepared for.” The wife praised her husband’s choice to protect the family, noting surgeons removed the bullet without major brain damage. She called his recovery “nothing short of a miracle” while noting a long rehabilitation ahead.
Verbatim Quotes
- “In the middle of chaos and fear, while he was injured and in pain, he somehow found the strength to drive us out of the scene to safety,” — Marcio Garcia’s wife, GoFundMe fundraiser
- “He protected our family before thinking of himself. That is the kind of man and father he is.” — Marcio Garcia’s wife, GoFundMe fundraiser
- “The doctors told us what we already believe — this is nothing short of a miracle,” — Marcio Garcia’s wife, GoFundMe fundraiser
- “The young man "should be considered armed and dangerous," per cops.” — Keizer Police Department spokesperson
- “At approximately 10:15pm on February 9th … shots fired rang out near the intersection of Keizer Station Blvd and Ulali Dr NE,” — Keizer Police Department
Ongoing Investigation
Police continue to seek Taylor-Manriquez, requesting public assistance and reviewing evidence from the scene and seized firearms.
Impact and Community Response
The shooting spurred a local fundraiser and heightened concern about gun violence, prompting calls for stronger safety measures at public venues.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources present a consistent account of the February 9 shooting; no contradictory details were identified.
