Multiple apartments, vehicles struck in shooting at Federal Way complex | Police blotter

Following is a sample from the Federal Way police log April 7-13.

April 6

Intoxicated driver: At about 4 p.m. near the 1500 block of SW 356th Street, officers responded to a rollover collision. Upon arrival, officers determined the driver of one of the involved vehicles was intoxicated. The subject was taken into custody for DUI.

April 7

Suspects cut power to business: At about 11:15 a.m. near the 1600 block of SW Dash Point Road, two suspects were seen on video cutting into a power breaker box located outside of the rear of the building. The suspect then shut off the power to the building. The suspects stole a garden hose that was located near the rear door. No other damage was found. Suspect(s) information not available at this time.

Road-rage incident: At about 4:40 p.m. near the 31200 block of Pacific Highway South, the victims stated they were involved in a road rage incident when the other driver pointed a handgun at them and threatened to shoot them.

April 8

Brandished knife: At about 8:51 a.m. near the 1000 block of S. 320th Street, the suspect brandished a knife at the victim and lunged toward him after becoming agitated over his belongings getting thrown away. The suspect was booked into the Regional Justice Center for felony harassment.

April 9

Man attempts break-in with gun: At about 2:42 a.m. near the 29200 block of Military Road South, a woman called 911 to report an unknown male beating on her door and attempting to gain entry with a pistol in his hand. Officers arrived and detained the man without incident. The man was booked into King County Jail for felony harassment.

Car Toys manager assaulted: At about 10:41 a.m. near the 31600 block of Pacific Highway South, the manager of the Car Toys was assaulted by an irate customer over a stereo installation that was done on his vehicle. After not agreeing with the manager’s offer to diagnose a problem, the customer slammed the manager’s hand in a door leading to the install bay. The customer fled the area in his vehicle.

Dollar Tree robbed: At about 1:05 p.m. near the 31000 block of Pacific Highway South, a suspect entered the Dollar Tree store and concealed several items of merchandise before attempting to exit without paying. The suspect was then confronted by an employee. The suspect attempted to exit out of the stockroom doors, but the doors were locked. When confronted again, the suspect pulled out a knife and pointed it at the employee in a threatening manner. The suspect then fled the store with the merchandise and was later contacted, arrested and booked into jail by police.

Suspect stabs victim in car: At about 3:22 p.m. near the 32000 block of 1st Avenue South, the victim was riding in the passenger seat while a known suspect was driving and the victim’s 8-year-old son was in the backseat. The suspect became angry and punched the victim in the chin. A few minutes later, the suspect pulled out a folding knife and stabbed the victim in the left thigh. The suspect then dropped off the victim and her son at St. Francis Hospital where she called 911.

April 11

Bullet in bedroom: At about 8:26 a.m. near the 1412 block of SW 312th Street, a man reported having a stray bullet enter his apartment bedroom.

April 12

Minor injuries from shooting: At about 1:18 a.m. near the 2100 block of SW 352nd Street, police responded to a report of a shooting at the location. When police arrived, the victim had returned home. The victim was located and had minor injuries. A vehicle was damaged during the shooting as well. No suspects were located.

Shooting near apartments: At about 5:11 a.m. near the 28600 block of Military Road South, officers responded to sounds of an illegal discharge. Upon arrival, a firearm and shell casings were recovered. Multiple apartments in the complex also had bullet holes through the walls and multiple vehicles in the parking lot were also struck.

Unwelcome night walker: At about 9:50 a.m. near the 33300 block of 17th Lane South, the victims reported they were sleeping when they heard their front door open. They heard footsteps inside their house and then their bedroom door opened. The footsteps then went back into the living room and out the front door. No items were taken. No suspect information is available.

April 13

Arson fire: At about 1:23 a.m. near the 2201 block of S. Commons, officers responded to a fire assist at Target. When officers arrived, two shopping carts were on fire. The shopping carts were against the exterior wall of the building, but the building was not damaged. No suspect information.

Arson suspect arrested: At about 1:52 a.m. near the 32000 block of Pacific Highway South, officers responded to a fire at the Bank of America. A fire appeared to have been intentionally set, damaging the bank. A suspect was located and arrested nearby.