$1K reward offered for information on gunman loose in Thurston County, WA
Caught on Camera: Suspect shoots at Thurston County deputies during pursuit
Thurston County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for 27-year-old Damien Madison, accused of shooting at a deputy with an AR-15 during a high-speed chase, and possibly hiding on local properties.
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Thurston County Sheriff’s Deputies are warning the community that a dangerous man is on the loose and could be hiding out on their property.
Investigators are looking for 27-year-old Damien Madison, who is accused of shooting an AR-15 at a Thurston County deputy during a high-speed chase Thursday night. Deputies were attempting to make an arrest for a warrant issued on Apr. 14 at the time.
What's next:
Authorities are now offering a $1,000 reward for any accurate information leading to Madison's capture. Those with information are asked to contact TCSO.
- He is now being sought for the following new charges:
- First degree assault against a police officer
- Drive-by shooting
- First degree unlawful possession of a firearm
Damien Madison wanted poster, including reward offer
Madison is known to frequent Lewis, Thurston, and Grays Harbor counties, according to investigators.
"There’s a decent chance he’s already stolen a car and left the area. He’s also a prolific burglar, so there’s a decent chance that he is in someone’s shed, barn, house, maybe not occupied," said Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders. "Again, that’s one of our biggest concerns right now."
The other side:
Investigators said Madison bailed on the car and escaped, leaving his 20-year-old fiancée behind.
She appeared in front of a judge on Friday.
She faces charges of attempting to elude a pursuing police vehicle and rendering criminal assistance in the first degree.
Court officials said the suspect has no criminal record. The judge set her bail at $50,000.
FOX 13 Seattle is not naming the 20-year-old suspect or showing her face because she has not officially been charged.
According to her Facebook, Thursday was Madison’s birthday.
In a post, the 20-year-old accused getaway driver wrote: "Happy 27th birthday babe! (your getting old). I hope you have an amazing day, I am glad I get to make these amazing memories with you n more to come."
What they're saying:
The sheriff of Thurston County told FOX 13 Seattle that Madison should already be in jail.
"I actually specifically stated that if the judges don’t start taking this seriously, that someone is going to get hurt or killed, and here we are, shooting at the police. So, maybe they’ll take it more seriously this time, but I’m not confident," said Sanders.
Madison has a long criminal rap sheet, including a criminal history of assault, reckless driving, resisting arrest, theft, burglary, harassment, eluding a police vehicle, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
He has three open cases in Thurston County.
Investigators recovered the AR-15, but also reported that Madison had a shotgun on him. Deputies believe he still might have a gun.
If you see him, call 911.
The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter AJ Janavel, with information from the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
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