OLYMPIA, Wash. — One person was shot and three people were arrested during protests in Washington’s state capital on Saturday, authorities said.
The alleged shooter has been detained, and the victim was taken to an area hospital by a private party, Washington State Police spokesperson Sgt. Darren Wright told The Olympian. Details about the victim and the alleged gunman have not been released, the newspaper reported
The two groups, with differing political views, clashed near the Capitol Campus at about 12:30 p.m. PT, Olympia police Lt. Paul Lower told reporters.
There's been a shooting on the Capitol Campus.
— WA State Patrol (@wastatepatrol) December 12, 2020
The suspect has been detained.
We do not have any status on the victim.
There have been sporadic confrontations throughout the day. WSP and partner agencies are working together coordinating response to the situation.
Approximately 100 law enforcement personnel were in the downtown area, as authorities prepared for a protest similar to one that occurred Dec. 5 in Olympia, The Olympian reported. Olympia police were assisted by Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies, the State Patrol and a SWAT vehicle, KIRO-TV reported.
“We’ve had sporadic confrontations between groups throughout the day,” Wright told The Associated Press.
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