Pasco officer shot, wounded while making arrest
By Dan Thesman on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
PASCO – Pasco police officer Jeremy Jones was shot while making an arrest Thursday afternoon around 1:30 p.m., according to Chief Ken Roske. He is listed in stable condition and is recovering at a local hospital.
Jones is a 16 year veteran of the department and is currently assigned to patrol.
Devontea Wright, 27, was arrested on his nationwide extraditable arrest warrant for first-degree assault, related to a recent shooting in Kennewick. He was booked into the Benton County Jail.
At the request of Chief Roske, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is handling this investigation.
