Gunshots lead to investigation

OTHELLO – The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight that reportedly involved the discharge of a firearm.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a home in the 800 block of South Highland Road at about 5:40 p.m. July 8 for a “large fight in progress” in which multiple shots were fired.

Deputies responded with Othello Police and an ambulance, records show.

But when deputies had arrived, the alleged shooter had already left, records show.

The fight stemmed from a dispute over clothing, records show, noting several shots were fired, but nobody was injured.

Deputies have yet to release the identity of the alleged shooter.

However, they are asking anyone with information on the incident to call 509-659-1122 or email [email protected].