Kitsap County, WA deputies arrest armed suspect after search
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. - Deputies in Kitsap County arrested a man who allegedly pulled a gun on law enforcement, prompting a large search on Tuesday.
What we know:
The suspect was identified as 55-year-old Eric Gross. He's accused of pulling a firearm on law enforcement officers and running away.
Eric Gross
No shots were fired and no injuries were reported, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
Following the incident, deputies launched a search in the Chico Bay area, prompting a lockdown at Crosspoint Christian School. A large law enforcement presence initially swarmed near State Highway 3 and Chico Way, northwest of Bremerton.
At 6:45 p.m., deputies said Gross was in custody and the search had concluded. Deputies and detectives are expected to be working in the area for several hours, but traffic should not be severely impacted.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
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