Thurston County Shooting Lacey, Wash. — A shooting incident at an apartment complex in Lacey, located in Thurston County, prompted a large law enforcement response on Wednesday afternoon. Officers from the Lacey Police Department and deputies from the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene after reports of gunfire at the complex.
According to authorities, shots were fired at the location in the mid‑afternoon hours, leading to the deployment of multiple police units to secure the area and begin their investigation. A suspect with a gun was reported to have barricaded himself inside the apartment complex, prompting officers to establish a perimeter around the scene.
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the shooting did occur, and investigators were actively working to determine the full circumstances of the incident. Initial statements suggest that law enforcement believes the situation unfolded within the complex itself rather than involving responding officers directly.
As of the latest updates, police were still on site working the scene, and details about any injuries or arrests have not been released publicly. Residents in the area were urged to stay clear of the vicinity while the situation was addressed.
This remains an active and developing story, and officials said they will provide additional information as it becomes available.
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