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A suspect who is allegedly involved in the Monday shooting death of an Instacart shopper at a Fred Meyer in Washington State, was arrested, according to authorities Tuesday.
Aaron Kelly was detained on Interstate 90 between Sprague and Spokane, the Richland Police Department wrote in a Facebook post. He was booked on first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder charges, according to authorities.
Kelly is charged with fatally shooting Justin Krumbah, 38, after a "heated discussion" inside a Fred Meyer on Monday morning, police said, per the Tri-City Herald.
Multiple shots were fired and another man was injured, police said. That victim was undergoing surgery Monday at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and described in critical condition, according to police, The Seattle Times reported.
It is unclear whether Kelly knew Krumbah, Richland Police Commander Chris Lee said, according to CNN.
Police responded to the shooting after receiving a call about multiple shots fired and at least one victim down around 11:00 a.m., Richland Interim Police Chief Brigit Clary said at a news conference Monday.
Authorities arrived on the scene within one minute of the call.
"What happened in our city today was a senseless and tragic act," said Clary. "Our hearts and thoughts are with the families of the victims, the employees at the store, and to all our community who have been affected."
Schools in the Pasco School District (PSD) were placed in a "non-critical lockdown" as police searched for the suspect Monday, according to a tweet from PSD. The lockdown order was subsequently lifted that afternoon.
Kelly fled after the shooting, Lee said, per CNN. It was unknown if the suspect had departed on foot or in a vehicle.
Police had put out a $1 million nationwide warrant for Kelly, KIRO-TV reported.
A GoFundMe has been created to help with funeral arrangements for the Krumbah family. As of Tuesday afternoon, nearly $20,000 has been raised.
Scott Wiles, one of the donors, commented on the fundraiser page, saying Krumbah had dropped off groceries for them on January 25.
Krumbah had a "cheery attitude that left an impression on me and my wife," Wiles wrote.
"We are heartbroken to hear of his passing as he made a positive impact on us in such a short conversation," he added. "We send our condolences to his family, may they find some peace and comfort in the goodness he spread into the world."
A spokesperson for Fred Meyer said Monday in a statement to Newsweek that the company was "deeply saddened" by the shooting.
"The entire Fred Meyer family offers our thoughts, prayers, and support to all affected individuals and families during this difficult time," said the company.
Update 02/08 1:18 PM ET: This story has been updated to include information from Richland Police, CNN, KIRO-TV and Pasco School District, as well comments from Richland Interim Police Chief Brigit Clary and Commander Chris Lee., and company Fred Meyer.
