Seattle — A 47-year-old man was arrested early Thursday morning after firing a pellet gun at an apartment building, injuring a man and causing property damage.
At approximately 12:40 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 2100 block of 3rd Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a 44-year-old man with a pellet wound to his thigh and damage to the front window of the building.
The victim identified the suspect as he returned to his vehicle. Officers detained the man and recovered the large, realistic-looking gun used in the incident.
The suspect, a previously convicted felon, was booked into King County Jail on multiple charges, including:
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Assault
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Reckless Endangerment
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Property Damage
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Aiming/Discharging a Firearm
Detectives from the Gun Violence Reduction Unit (GVRU) are handling the investigation.
Incident Number: 2026-13593
Felon arrested for assault, property damage, reckless endangerment:https://t.co/2ZV9ySlDNN
— Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) January 15, 2026
