RICHLAND, Wash. – Police were responding to an active shooting at a grocery store in Richland on Monday. One person is dead and another was taken to a hospital.
Officers have confirmed the shooting took place inside the Fred Meyer store on Wellsian Way.
The suspected shooter, who was seen in surveillance images, remains at large.
The Richland Police Department is seeking information on the identity and location of the pictured suspect and suspect vehicle in relation to a shooting at the Richland Fred Meyer. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous. Please avoid the area due to police activity. pic.twitter.com/yy2oyABqkB
— Kennewick Police (@KennewickPolice) February 7, 2022
UPDATE: If you recognize this individual or have any information on his whereabouts, please call Non- Emergency dispatch at 509-628-0333. pic.twitter.com/AYFSKAJxE5
— Richland PD, WA (@RichlandPolice) February 7, 2022
Multiple schools in the area were placed on lockdown as police searched for the suspect. The ATF is responding to assist in the investigation.
Special Agents are responding to Richland, WA, to support @RichlandPolice in the shooting at the Fred Meyer on Wellsian Way. pic.twitter.com/bXoOIOavJ3
— ATF Seattle (@ATF_Seattle) February 7, 2022
BREAKING: Reports of an active shooter at the Fred Meyer in Richland pic.twitter.com/516YNZ0FhH
— Justin Berger (@Justin__Berger) February 7, 2022
This is a breaking news update.
