On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at approximately 2:17 a.m., Southwest Branch patrol officers responded to the report of a weapons complaint in the area of King Wynd SW and King Gate SW. Reportedly there was a drive-by shooting involving two vehicles, where one vehicle had shot at another before both vehicles fled the area. Upon police arrival a number of individuals were detained, and eventually arrested. Despite those arrests, the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
There is no immediate danger to the public.
Investigators believe that there was a shot fired on King Wynd SW between King Gate SW and Keswick Link SW, and they are looking to retrieve that bullet.
Area to be checked
“There is a bullet that we believe was fired during this incident that is unaccounted for,” says EPS Investigative Response Team Det. David Butt. “We are asking for citizens in that area to check their residences and vehicles on the street for any damage.”