Auburn Police Arrest Suspect in Connection to Early Tuesday Morning Assault/Shooting

Auburn Police arrested a 35-year-old man on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in connection with an early morning assault and shooting.

The suspect was taken into custody at 11:18 a.m. and is charged with multiple counts of first-degree assault and drive-by shooting, according to police.

The incident began at 1:59 a.m. when officers responded to numerous 911 calls reporting gunshots near the 31800 block of 120th Avenue SE, near Green River College (map below).

Upon arrival, officers received a report from a local hospital that a 39-year-old woman had been admitted with a gunshot wound.

Initial investigations indicate the shooting stemmed from a verbal argument in a residential unit that escalated into gunfire. The woman’s condition is currently unknown, but she is reportedly cooperating with authorities.

No other suspects were arrested.

Police ask public for help

Investigators are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call the Auburn Police Department tip line at 253-288-7403.