FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — A man suspected of stealing a truck was shot after a confrontation with the owner of the stolen vehicle in Federal Way Thursday night.
According to the Federal Way Police Department, officers responded to reports of a stolen vehicle that was found by the owner in the parking lot of the Crossings Shopping Center, located at 34700 Enchanted Parkway South.
The vehicle was stolen in Tacoma, and the owner had tracked it to Federal Way using GPS, according to Federal Way police.
The 42-year-old owner of the vehicle confronted the 29-year-old suspect in the vehicle. The suspect allegedly pointed a handgun at the owner of the vehicle, who was also armed. The owner of the vehicle shot the suspect, according to police.
The suspect was transported to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.
KING 5 crews at the scene saw multiple bullet holes in the windshield and side of the stolen vehicle.
The owner of the stolen vehicle was interviewed by Federal Way detectives.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the FWPD at 253-835-2121.
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