ROY, Wash. — A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon following a shooting in the Roy area and a brief police chase, said the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO).
Deputies responded to reports of the shooting at 1:54 p.m. on 16th Avenue Court South.
On arrival, deputies say they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and learned the suspect had driven away in a vehicle.
Officers from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) located the vehicle on Yelm Avenue West and attempted to initiate contact, leading to a short pursuit. The TCSO and Yelm Police arrested the suspect on 93rd Avenue Southeast.
During the pursuit, police say the suspect threw a gun out of the car window. Forensics investigators later recovered and processed the firearm.
The PCSO says there are no outstanding suspects in connection with the incident.
Detectives are investigating the circumstances to determine what led up to the shooting.
The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.