Man fatally shot in East Wenatchee neighborhood; suspect in custody

EAST WENATCHEE — A 48-year-old man died from a gunshot wound after an incident in an East Wenatchee neighborhood Friday night, according to police.

East Wenatchee police officers responded to reports of a possible shooting near 9th Street NE and North Baker at approximately 10:09 p.m. on April 18.

Upon arrival, officers found a Hispanic male with a gunshot wound to his chest. They immediately began life-saving measures until emergency medical services arrived at the scene.

According to witness statements, the suspected shooter was the victim's neighbor, identified as a 44-year-old Hispanic male, who remained in the area following the incident.

Law enforcement requested additional assistance, resulting in a multi-agency response that included the Douglas and Chelan County Sheriff's Offices, Wenatchee Police, and the Washington State Patrol.

Authorities located and detained the suspect "without incident," according to the police statement. The suspect has since been booked into Chelan County Regional Jail.

The victim later died from his injuries. At the family's request, authorities are withholding the victim's name at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police indicated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.