a shooting that occurred shortly after 11 p.m. March 19<\/a> the American Legion Hall, 25405 97th Pl. S.<\/p>\n<\/p>\nA large group of people, including a 43-year-old woman and her family, were leaving a private birthday party at the hall when shots rang out in the parking lot.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The investigation revealed that the woman was caught in a cross fire stemming from a fight between the 20-year-old man and other gang members. The assault left her with gunshot wounds to the shoulder and right arm. She was taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle with non-life threatening injuries. The other family members were shaken but unharmed.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
At the time of his arrest, the man was discovered in possession of several firearms. Some of the weapons recovered were determined to be stolen.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Kent Police Department is very grateful for the assistance of the Pierce County Sheriff\u2019s Department in capturing (the man),” said Kent Police Lt. Pat Lowery. “His arrest is a tremendous relief for the entire community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The man will be transferred to the King County Jail from Pierce County pending his first court appearance.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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