14-year old suspect booked into Chelan County Juvenile Justice Center
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On May 22, 2026, at approximately 10:20 p.m., a deputy with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office was in the area of South Emerson Street and East Wapato Avenue in downtown Chelan when he heard gunshots coming from the Riverwalk parking lot area. Deputies immediately responded to the scene.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect flee on foot toward the Woodin Avenue Bridge. Responding deputies established a containment area and located a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower back. Deputies provided first aid until emergency medical personnel arrived. They were not able to locate the suspect.
Based on witness statements and evidence collected at the scene, investigators identified the suspect as 14-year-old juvenile male from Chelan.
On May 23, 2026, deputies spoke with the suspect and the suspect’s mother via phone and were able to coordinate the suspect’s surrender. He was booked into the Chelan County Juvenile Justice Center on 2 counts of Assault 1st Degree.
It should also be noted that the suspect does not attend the Chelan or Manson school districts, and investigators have received no information indicating any threat to local schools.
