Police arrest suspect in Kennewick assault
By Dan Thesman on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
KENNEWICK – Kennewick police arrested a man Saturday night on multiple charges after the victim stated the suspect produced a pistol and threatened to shoot him, then allegedly used the gun to strike the victim on the head. The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on the 2000 block of Fourth Avenue.
Medics transported the 60-year-old victim, who officers said had lacerations on his head, to a local hospital where he was treated for several substantial injuries.
A short time later, officers located Alexander Charles Garcia, 26, hiding near the scene. When Garcia was arrested, police said he was found in possession of a handgun. Additional evidence linked him to the incident as well. Garcia was booked into the Benton County Jail for second-degree assault and obstructing a law enforcement officer.
