SWAT arrests West Richland man after Snapchat argument leads to violence

March 9, 2021 9:48 AM Monica Petruzzelli Posted: March 9, 2021 9:48 AM Updated: March 9, 2021 10:19 AM Kayden McMahon/FacebookWEST RICHLAND, Wash. – The Tri-City Regional SWAT Team helped arrest a young man in West Richland who allegedly attacked a 19-year-old on Monday after an argument on social media. According to Captain Tom Grego with the West Richland Police Department, around 9:20 a.m on Monday, police were notified about the assault near Timberline and Teak Avenue. Investigators learned the victim had visited the suspect, identified as Kayden McMahon, at his home in order to “confront him over statements made on Snapchat.” When the homeowner told the victim to leave and he started walking away, McMahon allegedly followed him. That’s when police say the situation turned violent. “The victim was then assaulted by Kayden resulting in serious injuries. At one point during the incident the victim attempted to leave the scene but crashed his vehicle,” said Captain Grego in a statement to the press. The victim was taken to the hospital and treated for a stab wound and head injuries. Later on Monday night, just before 10 p.m., officers with the West Richland Police Department and the Tri-City Regional SWAT…
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