Suspect arrested in Puyallup shooting

PUYALLUP — A man suspected of shooting a man Wednesday night at a Puyallup apartment building was arrested when he returned about an hour later.

The 26-year-old victim was taken to Tacoma General Hospital in critical condition with a stomach wound.

Police Capt. Scott Engle told The Seattle Times that the 32-year-old suspect lives at the same apartment building and the two had exchanged words. He was jailed for investigation of assault.

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