Police detained a man who is accused of posing as a “peace officer” while firing shots at two Joint Base Lewis-McChord helicopters that were flying over American Lake earlier this week. FOX13
Police detained a man who is accused of posing as a "peace officer" while firing shots at twoAfter 8 p.m. Wednesday, Lakewood police officers responded to a report of shots fired at American Lake Park.
When police arrived at the park, bystanders pointed the suspect out to officers, and he was identified as Andre Wright. According to charging documents, officers found a gun, two metal "security" badges and handcuffs that were in a holster on him. He appeared as if he was trying to pose as an "official peace officer." Prosecutors said Wright has prior felony convictions and is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm. The gun he had was confirmed to be stolen out of Tacoma.
According to prosecutors, Wright said he was a Lakewood police officer with the Special Operations Unit, claimed to be a deputy with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department, indicating he was an air commander of their helicopter unit, and was also the commander of an airborne military unit.
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