Overview
- Police say shots targeted windows displaying Shah-era Iranian flags, indicating a likely political motive tied to the Iran conflict.
- Investigators recovered roughly eleven shell casings as rounds struck windows, a kitchen ceiling and the building’s gas line, prompting the evacuation of twelve residents.
- Officers arrested a 28-year-old Iraqi near the scene with an empty pistol, and tests indicated alcohol use with a positive screen for amphetamines.
- Prosecutors reported that a request for an arrest warrant was denied and the case is proceeding on unlawful weapons possession and property damage rather than attempted manslaughter.
- Authorities note prior investigations and unsuccessful deportation attempts involving the suspect, and sparse official statements have raised questions about disclosure practices.