Victim Sought In Assault South of Everett

There are witnesses, a gun, blood but no victim following reports of an assault and possible shooting at 112th and 4th Avenue West Wednesday night.

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help so here are the details on the assault from Shari Ireton at SCSO…

Major crimes detectives with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office are looking for information about a man who may have been injured last night after being assaulted and/or shot near the Walgreen’s on 4th Ave West. Witnesses report that the altercation took place around 9 p.m. between a black male driving a silver Audi and a white male passenger in the car. Gunshots were heard and the driver pulled the passenger out of the car through the driver-side door. The driver assaulted the passenger and then drove off. The passenger fled the area on foot. Blood was found at the scene near Walgreen’s, as well as a blood trail leaving the scene. Containment was set and K9 units conducted a search, but victim was not located.

Deputies located the vehicle at the 700 block of 128th St SW with a driver that matched witness descriptions. The 35 year-old suspect had outstanding warrants and was taken into custody for possession of a stolen vehicle and felon in possession of a firearm.

Deputies recovered a gun from the car, as well as spent bullet casings. There were small traces of blood in and outside of the vehicle and evidence of a bullet exiting the car.

Anyone with information about this investigation should call the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office anonymous tipline at 425-388-3845.