Everett standoff ends with person in custody after gunshots were fired
Jan 31, 2024, 5:02 PM | Updated: Feb 1, 2024, 5:15 am
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)
One person was taken into custody early Thursday by the Everett Police Department (EPD), who had been waiting out a standoff suspect for nearly 12 hours.
It all started around shortly after noon on Wednesday, with a call that a man was shooting at random in a neighborhood north of Paine Field.
“They returned fire and (it’s) unknown whether or not the suspect was hit. (The suspect) returned back into the house,” EPD Sgt. Kyle Coleman said to KIRO Newsradio.
None of the officers were hurt, though there was a scanner call requesting aid for a K9.
The streets around Paine Field Way and 112th Street Southwest were filled with police and fire vehicles, and were blocked off to traffic.
Due to an ongoing PD incident in the 11100 block of Paine Field Way, roadways are closed in the area. 112th St SW is closed from Airport Rd to Evergreen Wy & Paine Field Way is closed in its entirety. Please avoid the area. Updates will be given when the roadways are open again. pic.twitter.com/PW5RYVVnoM
— Everett Police (@EverettPolice) February 1, 2024
People in the area were kept away from their homes, or were advised to shelter in place.
Marcus Castro, told KIRO 7 he, like many others in the area, wasn’t allowed to go home while the incident was unfolding.
“Pretty surprising and kind of eye opening that it’s right down the street from where I live, Castro said. “Anything can happen.”
Around 1 a.m, EPD opened 112th Street between Airport Road and Evergreen Way.
Update: 12:17 AM
112th Street SW between Airport Road and Evergreen Way will be opening shortly. Paine Field Way will continue to be closed.— Everett Police (@EverettPolice) February 1, 2024
The investigation will be handled by Skagit and Island County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART).
A witness shared video with The Daily Herald in Everett, showing an armed man wearing a sweatshirt outside the home. The gunman turned to the camera and fired one gunshot at a window where the witness was filming. It didn’t appear anyone was hit. The video published by the outlet can be seen here, but the footage may be disturbing to some. Viewer discretion is advised.
Contributing: KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk; Steve Coogan, MyNorthwest
