Birch Bay Gun Incident Leaves Community Shaken | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

A 63-year-old man in Birch Bay allegedly opened fire during a heated argument, shooting a two-year-old and an adult who tried to flee with the child—both survived with non-life-threatening injuries. Palomba also reportedly fired at others inside the home, leaving a bullet embedded in the scene. Police arrived quickly, arrested him without resistance after finding a gun in his car, and he’s now facing multiple charges including attempted murder, domestic violence harassment, and reckless endangerment. Held without bail, the case has shaken the community as authorities continue investigating…