Arrests Made in Connection with September 2023 Shooting Incident

On Thursday, January 18th, 2024, Bellevue Police Detectives executed a search warrant in the 13800 block of SE 2nd St. in Bellevue, resulting in the arrest of suspects linked to a targeted shooting incident that occurred in Bellevue in September of 2023.

The original incident took place on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., when Bellevue Police Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 4100 block of 146th Ave SE. When Officers arrived, they discovered a 38-year-old woman who had been shot in what officials believe was a targeted attack. The victim, who was shot in the head, was able to call 911 and was conscious when taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition.

The subsequent investigation led Bellevue Detectives to execute the search warrant on January 18th, resulting in the arrest of Tristan L. Fischer (10/19/05) in the 13800 block of SE 2nd St. Additional evidence related to the shooting was also discovered at the residence.

Shortly thereafter, detectives located a second suspect, a 16-year-old male, in the 9800 block of Avondale Rd NE in Redmond. At the time of his arrest, the juvenile suspect was found in possession of a polymer 80 “Ghost Gun.”

Tristan L. Fischer has been transported to King County Jail and booked for first degree assault. He is being held on $500,000 bail. The juvenile suspect has been transported to the King County Youth Center and also booked for first degree assault, with a bail also set at $500,000.

The original incident deeply concerned the community, and Bellevue Police have been actively working on the case. Wendell Shirley, Chief of the Bellevue Police Department, stated, “It’s very concerning to see young people engaged in this type of behavior, and this case should serve as an example that if you engage in this type of behavior in Bellevue, our violent crimes unit detectives will bring you to justice.”

Bellevue Police want to assure the community that there is no ongoing danger at this time, as the shooting is believed to be a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence.