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County council candidate in Washington state won’t be charged in Tacoma shooting
KING5 reports the county prosecuting attorney’s office said that an investigation showed Harris acted in self defense.
www.oregonlive.com
"Pierce County Council candidate Josh Harris will not be charged with any crimes following a shooting in which Harris fired at a man driving a vehicle at him in Tacoma.
"The county prosecuting attorney's office said that an investigation showed Harris acted in self defense, KING5 reported. The man who was shot will be charged with assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the incident.
"Police arrived, confirmed one vehicle was stolen and began walking to the wooded area. At that time, someone in the stolen vehicle drove up a path past the officers and Harris fired multiple rounds at the windshield, hitting the driver, according to the investigation findings.
"Harris said the driver had his left hand outside the window and it appeared he was holding a gun. Harris' account of what happened was corroborated by five people, including two officers who were wearing body cameras.
"The investigation determined the shooting was justified because either Harris or others nearby would have been hit by the vehicle. "
