Local law enforcement officers have arrested a 23-year-old man suspected of shooting another man last month in University Place.

Andre Newkirk had multiple warrants out for his arrest. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree assault in connection with the shooting. He also had unrelated warrants on charges of second-degree child assault, second-degree identity theft and second-degree theft.

Prosecutors have accused Newkirk of shooting a man in the hand and chest the night of June 24 after a fight outside an apartment in the 5600 block of Hannah Pierce Road in University Place.

According to court documents, the victim was at the apartment complex to visit his child. At some point, he got into an argument with the child's mother's boyfriend.

The argument turned physical outside. The victim is suspected of hitting a woman during the fight.

"The woman turned out to be of interest to a man later identified as Newkirk," court documents state. "Newkirk withdrew a handgun from his person and fired a gunshot at (the victim). (The victim) tried to
flee. Newkirk pursued and fired a second shot at (the victim)."

Newkirk fled on foot. Witnesses identified Newkirk as the shooter, court documents state.

The victim is expected to survive his injuries.

Newkirk turned himself into police. He was booked into Pierce County Jail shortly after midnight early Saturday.

Newkirk is scheduled to make his first court appearance today.