GRANT COUNTY, Wash. — A suspect is in custody and two people injured after a drive-by shooting turned into a high-speed chase.
According to Grant County Sheriff’s Office, a vehicle suspected to be involved was spotted by a deputy, who led a short pursuit after the speeding vehicle, allegedly reaching 120 miles per hour. The suspect was eventually pulled over and taken into custody.
Two people were injured and transported to the hospital. One victim was shot, and the other suffered traumatic injuries.
Updated at 9:33 on Nov. 5, 2023
A suspect has been taken into custody following a drive-by shooting Sunday evening.
According to the Grant County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), around 4:35 p.m., a drive-by shooting was reported involving two vehicles. After the shooting, one vehicle went off State Route 17 and crashed. Two people from that car were injured and transported to Samaritan Healthcare in Moses Lake.
Their conditions remain unknown, and the suspect’s identity has not been released yet.
Northbound State Route 17 remains closed between Patton Blvd and Grape Drive; there is no estimated time of reopening.
This is an ongoing investigation.
