Kennewick man arrested on attempted murder charges

PASCO, Wash.-- A Kennewick man is in custody in connection with a shooting from December that left another man critically injured.

Pasco Police say Joshua Anthony Welch, 25, is suspected of firing several shots, hitting a 28-year old man in the head during an alleged drug deal in the 800 block of W. Ruby on December 10, 2019.

The victim arrived at Lourdes Medical Center in Pasco by a private car, and was ultimately taken to Spokane for treatment, and is still there recovering.

Investigators say it wasn't until last week that the victim was able to name and identify the man who had shot him.

Welch was taken into custody Thursday, charged with attempted murder, first degree assault, and unlawful possession of a firearm. His bail was set at one million dollars on Friday.

Anyone with info about the case is asked to contact Pasco Police through the non-emergency dispatch at 509-628-0333, or email Detective Jesse Romero at romeroj@pasco-wa.gov and reference case 19-38651 Agg Assault.

Sgt. Scott Warren with the Pasco Police Department holds a press conference immediately after the December 10, 2019 shooting that left a man with critical injuries: