Suspected Gunman in 10-Hour Standoff With Police Suffers Gunshot Wounds, US

The suspected gunman involved in a lengthy standoff with police in Everett, Washington, has been confirmed to have suffered gunshot wounds, according to investigators. The Skagit-Island County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART) released their findings two days after the incident, shedding light on the exchange of shots between the man and law enforcement. The 24-year-old suspect is reported to have undergone surgery to his left hand, with the origin of the wounds still undetermined. The SMART spokesperson, Mike Lumpkin, stated that it was unclear whether the wounds were self-inflicted or a result of the altercation with deputies. The suspect was subsequently transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. The incident began when the suspect’s mother informed his father that their son had fired shots within her residence. She promptly called the police, while the father objected to involving law enforcement. Shortly after officer arrival, the gunman emerged from the house and opened fire at the deputies, who returned fire. No officers were harmed in the exchange. Throughout the subsequent hours-long standoff, authorities utilized drones and irritants to search the premises. Eventually, the suspect was removed from the property late in the evening. Meanwhile, investigations into the incident are ongoing.