On October 29, 2023, at approximately 11:30 p.m., ICOM Dispatch advised Oak Harbor patrol units of a domestic disturbance that turned into a report of shots being fired at a residence in the southwest quadrant of the city. Oak Harbor Police Department Officers responded to the scene with assistance from Island County Sheriff’s Office Deputies. Two uninjured victims were located and interviewed at the residence, and they advised that the suspect, identified as Jordan McCully of Oak Harbor, WA, was the resident’s estranged husband.
McCully had arrived and attempted to kick or shove his way into the residence, at which time the female victim contacted 9-1-1. During the 9-1-1 phone call the female advised ICOM Dispatch that McCully was outside the residence and shot a firearm through the door, striking her friend with debris. McCully proceeded to shoot at the friend’s vehicle parked in front of the residence, shooting a magazine of ammunition at the vehicle. The incident prompted approximately 37 phone calls to ICOM Dispatch reporting the sound of gunshots.
Officers and Deputies secured a perimeter and began to search backyards for McCully, who had been seen jumping fences to avoid apprehension. He was located hiding in a nearby backyard and taken into custody without incident. The firearm, an AR-15-style rifle, was located and recovered in a different backyard. No one was injured and the incident is still under investigation. McCully was booked into the Island County Jail for Assault 1st Degree Domestic Violence, Assault 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree, and Malicious Mischief 1st Degree and 3rd Degree. During the preliminary arraignment in Island County Superior Court, McCully was held on $500,000 bail.
The Oak Harbor Police Department would like to thank the community for their patience and cooperation during this incident.
The incident was successful due to the resources and teamwork of the ICOM Dispatch, Island County Sheriff’s Office, Oak Harbor Police Department, and the Washington State Patrol.
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