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Man shows up at Olympia hospital with gunshot wound in his leg, police say

Olympia police were dispatched to MultiCare Capital Medical Center early Monday after a man checked in with a gunshot wound in his leg, a spokesman said.

Police at the west side hospital about 5:40 a.m., then officers and detectives began to investigate an area near Percival Creek and some railroad tracks close to the Olympia Auto Mall, Lt. Paul Lower said.

So far police haven’t found a crime scene, he said. Police also haven’t had a chance to talk to the victim at length because he is receiving treatment for his injury, Lower said.

Officers and detectives have talked to several people who live in camps near Percival Creek. Only one person so far reportedly heard the sound of gunshots, Lower said.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 360-753-8300.

This story was originally published November 29, 2022 at 9:49 AM.

Rolf Boone
The Olympian
Rolf has worked at The Olympian since August 2005. He covers breaking news, the city of Lacey and business for the paper. Rolf graduated from The Evergreen State College in 1990. Support my work with a digital subscription
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