06/18/2023
UPDATE: (9:20pm) From GCSO: George Amphitheater Shooter apprehended and is in custody.
06/22/23 Gorge Amphitheater campground mass shooting info
To dispel a rumor, accused shooter James Kelly and his girlfriend each had a concert wristband, and Kelly’s vehicle was within the perimeter fence of the campground. This contradicts the rumor that Kelly had jumped the fence and was trespassing.
EM-3 Foreman
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The North Central Washington Special Investigations Unit is handling all public information regarding Saturday's shootings at the Gorge Amphitheater campground. Their website is https://www.ncwsiu.com/. GCSO can no longer supply information since GCSO members were involved in the incident.
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Update 06/18/2023 2:30 p.m.: Officials have made notifications to the families of all of the victims of last night's shooting. The identities of the victims will be released in the coming days.
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Update 06/18/23 1100: if you are unable to get into contact with someone who was attending the Beyond Wonderland festival, please call 509-762-1160. Information will be collected and passed on to Deputies at the Gorge.
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Update 06/18/23: North Central Washington Special Investigation Unit is the independent investigative entity for the shooting at the Gorge Amphitheater and the entity that will handle news media regarding Saturday’s officer-involved shooting. Since GCSO has members who were part of the response last night, we cannot comment further due to Washington state police reform laws. Here is the NCWSIU press statement:
PRESS RELEASE
OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
On 6/17/2023 at about 2218 hours NCW SIU was requested to respond and investigate an officer involved shooting incident.
On 6/17/2023 at approximately 2025 hours law enforcement received reports of shots being fired in a campground near the Gorge Amphitheater near George, WA. During the law enforcement response an officer involved shooting incident occurred. There is no on-going threat to the community.
For additional details of the initial incident refer to information previously posted by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office.
No additional information will be provided by NCW SIU at this time. Per WAC 139-12-030 weekly updates will be provided.
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Captain Brian Chance
Wenatchee Police Department
(509)888-4203
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Update 06/18 at 0210: Concert staff will be handling the care and assistance for those campers who are displaced by the crime scene.
Information about shooting victims will not be available until the on-site investigation is complete, and the victims' families have been notified. Information about the shooter will also not be available pending investigation.
Investigation information is limited to what has already been released. Further information will be released by the independent investigation team. This is in alignment with Washington state police reform laws that limit our agency's ability to share additional information.
***Due to the volume of questions, we will survey the questions posted and answer them collectively in future updates rather than address them individually.
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Update 6/18 at 00:19 : Due to the need to conduct interviews, gather data/evidence regarding the incident, and process the scene there are no additional details to release at this time. We ask that everyone be respectful of victims and their families as we work through these investigations. Updates will be provided in this post as they are available. Due to the volume of questions, we will survey the questions posted and answer them collectively in future updates rather than address them individually.
Actualización 18 de junio a las 00:19: Debido a la necesidad de realizar entrevistas, recopilar datos/evidencia sobre el incidente y procesar la escena, no hay detalles adicionales para publicar en este momento. Pedimos que todos sean respetuosos con las víctimas y sus familias mientras trabajamos en estas investigaciones. Las actualizaciones se proporcionarán en esta publicación a medida que estén disponibles.
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Update 23:30PM : we can confirm two deceased. Live Press update going now.
Actualización 23:30 p.m.: podemos confirmar dos fallecidos. Prensa en vivo va ahora.
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Update 22:52 PM: We have five confirmed injuries. The suspect is in custody. The scene has been secured.
Actualización 22:52 PM: Tenemos cinco heridos confirmados. El sospechoso está bajo custodia. La escena ha sido asegurada.
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Update 22:42 PM: Reports of a shooter received at approximately 8:25PM at the CAMPGROUNDS near George. Officers pursed, closed-in on the suspect, and have the suspect in custody. Multiple individuals have suffered gunshot wounds.
The Saturday concert is still actively going and will continue as planned. Please follow this post for more information as it becomes available.
Actualización 22:42 p. m.: Informes de un asaltante armado recibidos aproximadamente a las 8:25 p. m. en los terrenos de campamento cerca de George. Los oficiales perciguieron, se acercaron al sospechoso y lo tienen bajo custodia. Múltiples personas han sufrido heridas de bala. El concierto del sábado todavía continúa activamente y continuará según lo planeado. Siga esta publicación para obtener más información a medida que esté disponible.
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Update 22:28: Press conference expected at 23:30 at the Media Staging Area at Fire Station 35 in George.
Saturday's concert will continue as planned.
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Update 22:18: Media Staging moving area moving to GCFS Station 35, 101 Richmond Ave, George, WA.
Shooter in custody. No continued risk to the public or concert area.
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Update 21:38: PIOs on scene working on gathering info. Please follow this post.
EM-3
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Update 21:19: Gorge shooter in custody. The incident took place in the camp ground NOT the concert venue. Follow this post for more information
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Active shooter at Gorge Amphitheater. If at the Gorge, seek cover. Run, hider or fight suspect
PIO Foreman enroute to scene. Will not answer phone while driving. Follow this post for updates.
EM-3
