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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Sixty-two-year-old man opens fire on Seattle cops after his 18-year-old ex called police over his stalking

Footage shows the moment a 62-year-old man opened fire on officers after his 18-year-old ex-partner reported him for stalking.

On Thursday (12 February), the Seattle Police Department responded to a call from Christopher Bowman’s former partner who claimed that he was following her and likely had a gun.

After locating Bowman, a shootout began when the 62-year-old began firing at officers, where the suspect was struck multiple times.

One of the officers was treated for a graze wound to the leg, whilst Bowman was in hospital in a critical condition as of Monday (16 February).

On Friday (13 February), prosecutors filed charges of assault in the first degree and assault in the second degree against Bowman.

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