RENTON, Wash. — A suspected car prowler is in custody after police said he shot at a Renton police officer outside an apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
A spokesperson for the Renton Police Department said officers were called just after 4:15 a.m. to the Bella Vista Apartments near Gene Coulson Park for reports of a possible prowler breaking into a vehicle.
The suspect immediately shot at the officer when he arrived. The spokesperson said the suspect returned fire, but the suspect fled on foot and was found hiding in foliage nearby. He was taken into custody, authorities said.
The officer and suspect were not injured during the incident.
The Valley Investigation Team is investigating what led up to the shooting.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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