Bothell man accused of anti-Black shooting near Lynnwood

The article discusses the arrest of a 36-year-old Bothell man accused of racially motivated gunfire directed at two Black individuals in a Lynnwood-area apartment complex. The incident occurred on October 8, 2022, when the suspect allegedly confronted the victims with a derogatory remark before firing a pistol at them, missing narrowly. The victims sought police assistance, leading to an investigation that utilized security footage from the complex to identify the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect had prior links to an unrelated firearms case, where police found a rifle and a pistol in his possession. Following a police investigation and a photo line-up, one victim identified the suspect with moderate confidence.

He was arrested on December 28, 2022, and charged with first-degree assault and committing a hate crime. This case underscores significant concerns regarding racial violence and public safety in the community.