Person shot in the head in Mason County, WA, deputies investigate

Deputies are investigating after someone was shot in the head in Mason County Friday morning.

According to the Mason County Sherrif’s Office (MCSO), at around 2:30 a.m., deputies began investigating a shooting in Belfair, Washington that involved a victim getting struck in the head. 

Deputies are investigating after someone was shot in the head in Mason County Friday morning. According to the Mason County Sherrif’s Office (MCSO), at around 2:30 a.m., deputies began investigating a shooting in Belfair, Washington that involved a victim getting struck in the head. Authorities say further investigation revealed the incident happened in the parking lot of the Belfair QFC near the corner of NE Old Belfair Hwy and SR-300. The MCSO says the suspect and the victim are known to each other, though the circumstances leading up to the shooting are unknown. Information about the condition of the victim who was struck in the head by gunfire is limited at this time. This is an active investigation, and further details will be released as they become available. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Photo: Mason County Sheriff's Office

Authorities say further investigation revealed the incident happened in the parking lot of the Belfair QFC near the corner of NE Old Belfair Hwy and SR-300.

The MCSO says the suspect and the victim are known to each other, though the circumstances leading up to the shooting are unknown. 

Information about the condition of the victim who was struck in the head by gunfire is limited at this time. 

This is an active investigation, and further details will be released as they become available. 

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