Man arrested in connection with Rainier Valley shooting

SEATTLE — A 40-year-old man was arrested Friday in connection with a shooting that left another man injured at Seattle’s Othello Park.

Witnesses called 911 at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to report gunfire at the park, authorities said.

When officers arrived at the scene, they spotted the vehicle that was carrying the victim, who was taken to Harborview Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators found out that the victim went to meet the man about a prior dispute, officials said. While at the park, the suspect reportedly pulled out a gun and began pistol-whipping the victim.

Authorities said the victim then pulled out a gun and both men exchanged gunfire. The victim suffered a wound to his leg and then fled.

After identifying the suspect, investigators booked him into the King County Jail for investigation of assault, robbery and unlawful possession of a firearm.