Police responded to a shooting near Kelso around 4 p.m. Friday, August 22, 2026, according to public records. Authorities suspect a pepperball launcher or paintball gun was used, and the victim was flown to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect is believed to be driving a 2003 Ford F-150, according to Longview Police Department reports. A search for the suspect continues as of the latest update. No additional details about the suspect's identity or the circumstances of the shooting were provided in the public records.
Kelso shooting suspect fled in F-150
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- ⚠Police responded to a shooting near Kelso around 4 p.m. FridayNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The shooting occurred on August 22, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ✓Authorities suspect a pepperball launcher or paintball gun was used“Pepperball launcher or paintball gun suspected in Kelso shooting”
- ✓The victim was flown to a hospital“Still, the victim was flown to the hospital with what authorities suspect are non-life-threatening injuries.”
- ✓The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries“Still, the victim was flown to the hospital with what authorities suspect are non-life-threatening injuries.”
- ✓The suspect is believed to be driving a 2003 Ford F-150“Authorities say he was likely driving a 2003 Ford F-150.”
- ✓A search for the suspect continues as of the latest update“Search for the suspect continues.”
- ⚠No additional details about the suspect's identity were provided in the public recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠No additional details about the circumstances of the shooting were provided in the public recordsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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