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EPHRATA A 31-year-old Ephrata man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly shot and wounded a woman, then refused to come out of the house Thursday morning.
Tomas Miguel Lopez allegedly shot the 21-year-old victim during a domestic dispute, according to a press release from the Ephrata Police Department. The incident occurred at 17 F St. SW and was reported about 8:15 a.m.
“The victim had received at least two gunshot wounds, one to her abdomen and one to her upper thigh,” the press release said. “(She) was found taking shelter at a neighbor’s residence.”
The woman was transported to Columbia Basin Hospital, then airlifted to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.
Lopez remained in the house and refused requests from the EPD to come outside, the press release said.
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