Shooting suspect wanted out of Thurston County turns himself in

The man wanted for allegedly shooting a woman in the head during a disturbance in Yelm last Sunday turned himself in, deputies say.

According to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO), on Sept. 1, Cody A. Merritt was involved in a disturbance on 148th Ave. SE near Bordreau Road SE in Yelm.

Merritt allegedly fired a rifle at a woman who was living on the property, striking her in the head.

The TCSO said there was probable cause for Merritt's arrest for multiple felony charges. 

On Wednesday, the TCSO announced that Merritt turned himself in and is now in custody.

The incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the TCSO by emailing detectives@co.thurston.wa.us.

Cody Merritt

Cody Merritt (DOL photo and more recent photo)

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