Sheriff investigating Desert Aire shooting

DESERT AIRE — A Desert Aire man was shot in the head Saturday night.

Deputies and officers with the Mattawa Police Department responded to the initial report of the shooting in the 500 block of Clubhouse Way Southwest about 10 p.m.

Responders located a 52-year-old Desert Aire man at the scene who had reportedly been shot in the head. The unidentified victim was reportedly conscious and talking, but could not relay information about the shooting. The man was transported to Kadlec Medical Center in Richland for treatment.

The sheriff’s office does not currently have information on a suspect and detectives are searching for witnesses to the incident.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at 509-762-1160 or email information to crimetips@grantcountywa.gov. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

— Staff report