By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
Thurston County sheriff’s deputies investigating a shooting last night found a marijuana grow operation with two guard alligators.
A dispute possibly regarding a failed drug transaction led to the shooting, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
Arrested was Darren C. Shore, 41, from the Scott Lake area; his 30-year-old acquaintance was treated for two minor gunshot wounds and released from the hospital this morning, according to Lt. Greg Elwin.
The Olympian reports it occurred at the 12100 block of Champion Drive Southwest, near Scott Lake south of Olympia.
Shore said he fired in self defense, according to Elwin.
The sheriff’s office will work with animal services to determine the fate of the five-foot long alligators.
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