UPDATED: Mason Co. Sheriff Identifies Suspect Who Shot At Deputy Near Shelton

Update: The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has reportedly apprehended Joshua Weythman Baker, the suspect who allegedly shot at a deputy during a chase.

Original story:

The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who shot at a deputy during a pursuit as Joshua Weythman Baker, 27, of Shelton.

The following is the text of a press release from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office:

Joshua Weythman Baker, 27, of Shelton, has been identified as the suspect driver who shot at a Mason County Sheriff

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