Auburn Police arrested a 35-year-old man on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in connection with an early morning assault and shooting incident.

The suspect was taken into custody at 11:18 a.m. and faces multiple counts of first-degree assault and drive-by shooting, according to police.

The incident began at 1:59 a.m. when officers responded to numerous 911 calls reporting gunshots near the 31800 block of 120th Avenue SE near Green River College (map below).

Upon arrival, officers received a report from a local hospital that a 39-year-old woman had been admitted with a gunshot wound.

Initial investigations suggest that the shooting resulted from a verbal dispute inside a housing unit, which escalated to gunfire. The woman’s condition is currently unknown, but she is reportedly cooperating with authorities.

No other suspects have been arrested.

Police Seeking Public’s Help

Detectives are continuing their investigation. Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Auburn Police Department Tip Line at 253-288-7403.