Monday, August 29, 2011

Shooting Story - 8.29.11

The Pullman Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred early morning Monday, leaving one person dead and two injured.

Police arrived at 2400 block of S.E. 19th Avenue to discover 3 male gunshot victims. One declared dead at the scene while the two injured suffered from a leg wound and facial wounds. The victims have been transported to the hospital.

Witnesses Karen Potts said the shooter sped off from the scene in a blue Honda Civic with a driver who wore a black mask.

Records show the fatality victim, Donald James Connelly, has a criminal history with drug-related offenses. Detectives believe the crime to be gang-related.
Pullman Police Commander Frank Murray said "10 gang outreach workers and the Police Bureau's Gang Enforcement Team are interviewing witnesses and known gang members today".

The shooter is still unknown.