In an unsettling incident near Kitsap Mall last Saturday afternoon, a father and son found themselves the targets of gunfire; fortunately, neither was hit. According to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office, the altercation began near the mall's south side parking lot when two teenagers on foot hurled profanities at the man and his son as they were driving, as reported by KIRO7.
The verbal assault quickly escalated as the teens ran toward their car, firing shots that missed the intended targets but instead struck two other vehicles. This information aligns with the account given by the Kitsap Sheriff. Deputies responded to the scene and gave chase as the suspects attempted to flee on foot, capturing them shortly afterward, as per a report by MyNorthwest.
Both teenagers were apprehended, and authorities seized their weapons which ended the immediate threat posed to shoppers and passersby. In a statement made by the Kitsap County Sheriff's office, the teens have been booked on suspicion of multiple charges, including first and second-degree assault, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of a stolen firearm, as noted by KOMO News.
