Sheriff’s Department asking for public’s help

On 09-09-14 at approximately 1819 hours Clallam County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 2500 block of Calawah Way in reference to the report of a male suspect who had pointed a hand gun at another male and discharged it while the male victim was telling the suspect to just shoot him.

On 09-09-14 at approximately 1819 hours Clallam County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 2500 block of Calawah Way in reference to the report of a male suspect who had  pointed a hand gun at another male and discharged it while the male victim was telling the suspect to just shoot him.

Deputies, assisted by officers of the Forks Police and La Push Police Departments, responded to the area.  A witness in the 2500 block of Calawah Way confirmed that a man had exited a dark colored mid size sport utility vehicle and began to argue with a man and woman who were walking on the shoulder of the roadway.

During the argument, the unknown male suspect pointed a handgun at the man and woman who were walking along Calawah Way and discharged one round in their direction.  Deputies and Officers were unable to locate the suspect or potential victims.  The witness was unable to provide detailed descriptions of the suspect or potential victims.  The witness believed all subjects to be in their twenties.

A 9mm shell casing was located in the roadway, consistent with the witness’ account of the incident.

Clallam County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking the public’s help in identifying the suspect and potential victims as they continue to investigate and follow-up on leads.  Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to call Sergeant Brian King through sheriff’s dispatch at 417-2259.