Man hunt for suspect after allegedly shooting an AR-15 at Thurston County deputies
May 9, 2025, 6:26 AM | Updated: 7:07 am
A photo of suspect Damien Madison, 27, superimposed over a photo of a Thurston County Sheriff's Office vehicle. (Photos courtesy of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office)
(Photos courtesy of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office)
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office has launched an all out manhunt for an armed suspect after he allegedly fired three rounds from an AR-15 rifle at deputies Thursday afternoon.
Damien Madison, 27, is wanted for multiple felony warrants, according to Sheriff Derek Sanders, and is reportedly armed. No deputies were injured in the shooting, as of this reporting.
“(Thursday) afternoon, a wanted felon led deputies on a pursuit from Tenino,” the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office stated in a post on social media. “During the chase, the suspect fired at deputies, striking a patrol car. Thankfully, no deputies were injured. The suspect, Damien Madison, is still on the run and is considered armed and dangerous.”
How the shooting began
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Deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle in Grays Harbor, but the car, which had a driver and a passenger inside, fled, causing a police pursuit through Thurston County.
The passenger, believed to be Madison, started throwing things at pursuing deputies before shooting an AR-15 rifle at them, disabling a deputy’s vehicle. The driver then dropped Madison off on rural Waldrick Road near the town of Rainier in Thurston County.
The female driver was eventually arrested, but Madison, known as a “prolific burglar,” was able to get away. Deputies have pursued and chased after Madison three times in the last six months.
“He has a history of stealing cars after fleeing from stolen cars, so there’s a decent chance he’s already stolen a car and left the area,” Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said. “He’s also a prolific burglar, so there’s a decent chance that he is in someone’s shed, barn, house, maybe not occupied.”
Madison’s lengthy criminal history includes charges of burglary, drug possession, and high-speed chases at speeds of more than 100 miles per hour.
“The last time I talked about him, I actually specifically stated that if the judges don’t start taking this seriously, that someone is going to get hurt or killed,” Sanders added. “Here we are, shooting at the police, so maybe they’ll take it more seriously this time, but I’m not confident.”
Description of Madison
The suspect is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black hat. He might also be wearing a black T-shirt or jacket. Madison has distinct tattoos on his neck and above his right eye. He was last seen near the Chehalis Western Trail near Waldrick Road and Stedman Road.
If you see Madison, you are urged not to approach him and to call 911 immediately.
This is a developing story, check back for updates
Contributing: Luke Duecy, 成人X站 Newsradio
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