ELLENSBURG, Wash. – The Ellensburg Police Department has identified the suspect in Friday’s shooting near Central Washington University as a 17-year-old male.
Although Ellensburg Police Department confirmed that a warrant has been issued for the minor’s arrest, under the law, both his name and photograph must remain redacted at this time.
The EPD acknowledged the public’s uncertainty and insists it will keep the community updates as new information comes in.
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Original Coverage:
A young adult is dead following a shooting near Central Washington University in Ellensburg on Fri., March 15, according to the Ellensburg Police Department.
At 12:15 p.m., CWU issued an emergency alert after shots were fired in the 100 block of West University Way urging students to shelter in-place, noting that the suspect was at-large.
A witness to the shooting was eating at the nearby Jack in the Box, reporting that he heard three shots fire in quick succession and saw someone running across the restaurant’s parking lot with a gun.
The shelter in-place advisory was lifted around 2:30 p.m. for CWU students and other schools in Ellensburg were released from a secure and teach advisory.
At around 4:20 p.m., a NonStop Local reporter said that a SWAT team along with officers and sheriffs were set up at a residence near Cora Street and Rainier Avenue where. Law enforcement believed that the suspect was inside.
After not finding the suspect, the SWAT team cleared the area at around 5 p.m.
The suspect is still at-large according to police, who note that it does not appear to be a random act of violence.
The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story, which means information could change. We are working to report timely and accurate information as we get it.
