SPOKANE, Wash. — A U.S. Marshal shot a wanted fugitive Monday afternoon in Hillyard, according to law enforcement officials on scene.
The shooting took place near East Everett Avenue and North Regal Street.
Authorities on scene said the fugitive, Kevin Gellnes, 42, was injured in the shooting and is recovering at a hospital.
Authorities said based on initial information, Gellnes showed a gun.
According to a press release from Spokane police, Gellnes was a suspect in a shooting that occurred around 11:45 p.m. Sunday in the area of 1900 East Desmet Avenue. Officers on their way to the scene got a call from a local hospital saying a shooting victim had arrived in a private vehicle, the press release says. According to police, the victim sustained a serious injury.
Major Crimes Detectives responded to both locations and determined Gellnes was a suspect in the shooting, according to the press release. Police found probable cause to arrest him for first degree assault.
Spokane police said in a press release that Gellnes is a convicted felon and his most recent felony convictions include possession of a controlled substance and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. He also had an active Department of Corrections warrant for dangerous drugs.
Spokane police said Gellnes was located in the area of North Regal Street and Everett Avenue around noon.
According to the press release, Gellnes will be booked into the Spokane County Jail once he is released from the hospital.
A neighbor, who was in his home nearby at the time of the shooting, said he heard the shots.
"I heard seven shots," said Jim Spencley. "And then we came across here, and we saw a young lady running that way with a pink shirt. Then we came out and saw this gentlemen - the perpetrator was laying down, moaning. He looked pretty bad, I don't know."
KREM's Taylor Viydo was on scene and noticed a bullet hole in the side of a vehicle.
Neighbors in the area were asking about their cars, and if and when they might be able to move them from the crime scene. Officers were telling them that likely wouldn't happen for a few hours.
Authorities brought out a large vehicle which appears to be a mobile command unit.