Renton Drive-By Shooting Connected To Domestic Dispute, Police Say

RENTON, WA - A man was arrested early Wednesday morning for assault after a drive-by shooting along Sunset Boulevard, according to Renton police. The shooting followed a domestic violence incident involving the suspect's wife. There were no injuries in the shooting

Police responded to the 900 block of Sunset Boulevard Northeast - in the vicinity of the Renton Highlands Library - at 1 a.m. Wednesday on a report of shots fired. Nearby, police discovered a "heated dispute" and a car that contained an empty box of ammunition, and two young children in the backseat. Along Northeast 10th Street, police found .45-caliber shell casings.

Police were able to locate a suspect, who they say had been involved in a domestic dispute with his wife at a home along Northeast 6th Place, near Highlands Elementary School, just prior to the shooting. The wife had fled to a friend's home along Northeast 10th Street, which is apparently where the shooting took place.

There were no witnesses to see who fired the shots, but, in addition to arresting the suspect, police impounded his car as evidence. Police are looking for witnesses or anyone who knows about the dispute. You can contact Renton police at 425-430-7535.

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