A late-night incident in Redmond, WA, has left one man hospitalized after an employee fired his weapon at an alleged car thief. The Redmond Police Department reported that around 11 PM on Sunday, they responded to the scene of a shooting, where initial findings suggest the shooter was in defense of their property. FOX 13 Seattle details that the incident took place near a local business.
Providing additional context, the employee claimed to have seen a man attempting to steal his vehicle and consequently confronted him. It was during this confrontation that the suspect reportedly became hostile and moved toward the employee, who, in possession of a legally owned handgun, fired at the suspect, striking him in the abdomen. A subsequent statement corroborated the narrative of self-defense that the employee gave to the police, KIRO 7 reports.
The wounded suspect received prompt medical attention at the scene and was then transported to Harborview Medical Center for further care. Meanwhile, the employee is said to be collaborating with investigators to shed light on the events of that night, a development noted by KOMO News. Redmond PD's inquiry into the shooting continues as they attempt to discern the events leading up to the discharge of the firearm and the subsequent injury of the suspect.
