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Police update: one suspect detained after Shelton shooting; investigation ongoing
Summary
Police told the council that officers responded to a reported shooting on the 300 block of Wyandotte at about 10:30 p.m. the prior night; vehicles and some houses were struck, one suspect was detained and booked, and the investigation remains active with potential additional victims and suspects.
The Shelton Police Department briefed the council on a shooting incident that took place the night before the March 17 meeting.
According to the police chief, officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired around 10:30 p.m. on the 300 block of Wyandotte. Witness statements and video evidence indicated a shooting had occurred; officers located vehicles matching a suspect vehicle description, made contact, detained an alleged suspect and gathered additional evidence. The suspect was booked into Mason County Jail. The chief said there may be other victims and suspects and that the investigation is ongoing. No injuries were reported; vehicles and several houses sustained bullet damage.
The chief said the incident is still in its early investigative stage and that it may be gang-related; he did not offer additional details while the investigation continues.
What the council did: Council members thanked police for the update and asked the department to continue coordination with the county sheriff. The department did not request any immediate council action during the briefing.
Notes: Information provided to the council was described as preliminary and investigative; the transcript records the chief saying he could not share more details while the case is active.
