Crime

Gunman opens fire at a truck near Pasco bus transfer station

Pasco police are investigating a report that someone opened fire at a truck at the Ben Franklin Transit center
Pasco police are investigating a report that someone opened fire at a truck at the Ben Franklin Transit center Google Maps

A man reportedly shot several rounds at a truck on 22nd Avenue in Pasco late Friday afternoon.

Police were called to the Ben Franklin Transit station to check on reports that someone fired off about 12 rounds near the bus station, according to initial dispatch reports.

A suspect was seen running away from the area.

A short time later, Pasco officers took someone into custody that they later confirmed was the suspect.

No one was wounded, police posted on Instagram and Facebook.

Part of 22nd Avenue was closed for a time.

This story was originally published June 17, 2022 at 5:19 PM.

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Cameron Probert
Tri-City Herald
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