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What started as what some might call a harmless prank quickly turned into something far more seriousMajeed Guerry is at the center of an alleged criminal incident. Authorities say the water balloon incident unfolded in Washington state and allegedly ended with a teen being shot.
According to police, Majeed Guerry allegedly confronted a group of teens after they threw a water balloon at his car while he was driving through Tacoma on February 28. The balloon reportedly drenched him after entering through his open window.Things reportedly escalated fast, with Guerry allegedly chasing the teens, blocking their vehicle, and confronting them with a firearm. Investigators say he allegedly threatened the group, demanded their belongings, and physically assaulted one teen before pressing a gun to the victims chest and firing. The teen survived but suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.
Police also say that Guerry allegedly robbed the teens during the encounter, demanding money and becoming upset when initially handed just $1. However, he allegedly said, “Do you think I’m fing stupid?” before taking $100 from them and leaving the scene.
After the incident, authorities say he went to a nearby casino, where he was located and arrested. Guerry has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including assault and robbery. Additional charges include unlawful possession of a firearm, while his bail has been set at $150,000.
The affidavit allegedly states that the suspect pressed a gun to the teens temple and made threatening statements. Before the shooting, the affidavit says the suspect reportedly pointed the weapon at all four teens and demanded their belongings. He also allegedly pistol-whipped one teen in the face, leaving him dazed while grabbing his jacket collar.
“[The victim] stated the suspect pressed the muzzle of the pistol into [the victim’s] right temple,” according the affidavit. “[The victim] remembers the gun being cold as it made contact with his temple. As the suspect did this, he said things like ‘You think that’s funny?’ and ‘I’ll kill all you white boys in this car right now.'”
