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Graphic video captures Seattle Pier 55 shooting of wheelchair-bound man

Gregory Timm faces first-degree assault charges after shooting a wheelchair-bound veteran over false military service claims, with the victim surviving in serious condition, prosecutors said.

  • Gregory William Timm, 32, is accused of shooting 68-year-old Harold James Powell, a wheelchair-bound veteran, during a confrontation about military service at Seattle's Pier 55 on July 31, 2025.
  • Timm allegedly shot Powell point-blank in the chest after demanding identification and removing a military patch from his belongings.
  • Powell was transported to Harborview Medical Center in serious but stable condition, while Timm faces first-degree assault charges, which could lead to a life sentence if convicted.
  • Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell labeled the incident a 'targeted altercation' and emphasized ongoing discussions about self-defense laws.
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Komo News broke the news in Seattle, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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