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Pullman police arrest suspect in weekend shooting; victim expected to recover, chief says
Summary
Pullman Police Department announced that investigators arrested a suspect in Seattle in connection with an early-morning shooting in Pullman; the victim was shot in the abdomen and is expected to recover, Chief Beshears said.
Pullman Police Chief Beshears told the City Council on Sept. 23 that detectives have arrested a suspect in Seattle in connection with an early-morning shooting over the weekend in Pullman.
“As most of you are aware, or may not be aware, there was a shooting in the early Sunday morning, here in Pullman. The victim was shot in the abdomen, but is expected to recover,” Chief Beshears said. He thanked officers on the graveyard shift and detectives, specifically naming Detective Sergeant Chris Engel and Detective Ryan McNaney, for their roles in developing leads that led to the arrest.
Chief Beshears said the suspect was taken into custody in Seattle and is awaiting transport back to Whitman County for an initial appearance. Council members thanked the police department for the investigative work and professionalism of responding officers.
Why this matters: A suspect is in custody and the victim is expected to survive, steps that reduce immediate public-safety concern while the criminal case proceeds. The city-provided update gives residents an early status report on the incident and the law-enforcement response.
What’s next: The suspect will be transported back to Whitman County to face charges and make an initial court appearance; the city did not provide further case details at the meeting.
