By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – A 21-year-old man is dead after being shot by his younger brother in Pe Ell, in a weekend incident a witness said was unintentional.
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating the shooting they were notified of at 8:55 a.m. on Saturday at a residence on the 500 block of Third Street, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office.
In interviews, deputies were told the 20-year-old was handling a firearm when it discharged, striking the victim, according to the sheriff’s office. The 21-year-old succumbed to his injuries during transport by aid to the hospital, Chief Deputy Dusty Breen said.
The 911 caller was a 26-year-old Pe Ell woman who was visiting the 21-year-old and his 20-year-old brother, according to Breen.
The sheriff’s office did not release any names, but said the brothers are residents of Pe Ell.
Anyone with possible information on the incident is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 360-748-9286 or Lewis County Communications at 360-740-1105.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
If only someone else in that house could also have been armed…..
Please keep the entire town of Pe Ell, including the family (especially his brother) in thoughts and prayers. This young man made an impact on many and will be missed terribly.
Seriously? That’s all you have to offer that family is prayers? You live in Lewis County? Why don’t you go over to their homes and comfort them? Are you disabled? I’m sure someone can help you find a ride to comfort a family grieving over the loss of their family member.
Prayers aren’t going to do shit.
Now watch all the other ‘prayers’ attack me for devaluing wishful thinking.
Omg. Prayers for all.