Man Arrested After Shots Fired In Renton, Bellevue

RENTON, WA — A 23-year-old man was arrested Sunday morning and booked on suspicion of several felonies after shootings in Renton and Bellevue, according to police.

Renton officers responded to the 1600 block of Northeast 30th Street around 1:30 a.m. after an employee reported a gunman had threatened her at a convenience store. The woman told police the man fired several shots into a locked door she was hiding behind, then fled the scene.

About 30 minutes later, a Bellevue homeowner called police to report a man outside their home was attempting to break in. Police said the man fired shots after the homeowners refused to let him inside. Officers said they found a man matching the suspect's description on the front porch of the address and arrested him.

According to Bellevue police, a detective later recognized the suspect as the same man captured on surveillance video at the Renton gas station.

The Bellevue Police department said the suspect was booked suspicion of assault, attempted burglary, discharging a firearm and felony harassment. Renton detectives plan to file additional felony assault charges.

Anyone with more information on the Renton case is encouraged to contact detectives at 425-430-7528 and reference case #20-3577.