Two Injured, One Arrested After Wednesday Night Ballard Shooting

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By Samantha Allen

Published: April 28, 2022 | 9:38 AM GMT

Police arrested the suspect in a shooting that left two people injured late Wednesday night in Ballard.

At 11:05 p.m., police were dispatched to a physical fight in progress inside a shelter in the 6500 block of 12^th Avenue Northwest. Within five minutes, a 911 caller reported someone had been shot at the same location.

Officers arrived and located two victims with gunshot wounds: a 60-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his arm, and a 49-year-old man with a graze wound to his arm. Seattle Fire Department medics transported both victims to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.

Police found and arrested the suspect a couple blocks away, and located a firearm in some nearby bushes.

Officers will book the 35-year-old suspect into King County Jail for assault in the first degree.

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About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.