The Brief
- The man accused of shooting an AR-15 at a Thurston County deputy faces life behind bars.
- Damien Madison fled the state after opening fire on a deputy during a high-speed chase, according to investigators.
- More than a month after the crime, Madison finally appeared in a Thurston County courtroom packed with deputies, with his trial now scheduled for August.
OLYMPIA, WA – The man accused of firing an AR-15-style rifle at a sheriff’s deputy during a high-speed chase in Thurston County and fleeing the state appeared in court Wednesday.
Damien Madison, 27, faces multiple charges in connection to this crimespree including first-degree assault, drive-by shooting, unlawful possession of a gun. Madison also has several active cases in Thurston County.
During the hearing, the prosecution addressed the judge regarding Madison’s charges.…