Portland, OR, September 19, 2026 —

In Battle Ground, Washington, authorities have arrested one individual in connection with a drive-by shooting. The driver, identified as Theodore Seaman, was taken into custody following the incident.

A passenger who was reportedly in the vehicle during the shooting managed to flee the scene before law enforcement arrived. Police are actively seeking this individual and have issued a warrant for their arrest. The name of the passenger has not been released.

Investigators discovered shell casings at a location near the intersection of Northeast 12th Street and Northeast 17th Avenue. The exact circumstances and timeline of the drive-by shooting, including the date and time it occurred, were not immediately available. The nature of any injuries sustained or the intended target of the shooting also remain undisclosed.

The Battle Ground Police Department is leading the investigation. Further details regarding the motive for the shooting or any additional suspects are pending as the search for the fleeing passenger continues. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the incident, was not provided. The investigation is ongoing.


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