PULLMAN, Wash. — Pullman police say Washington State University redshirt freshman offensive lineman Uilisone “Sone” Falealo was shot during a party at Aspen Heights Apartments early Sunday morning after the Apple Cup. The suspect is identified as a University of Washington student.
According to court documents, Jakori C. Buchanan, 20, of Tukwila, shot Falealo during a fight outside an apartment around 1:45 a.m .
Officers said they found Falealo with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was taken to Pullman Regional Hospital, where he underwent surgery to remove the bullet. Police said the injury was not life-threatening. WSU said that he is recovering with his family in Pullman.
Witnesses told investigators that Falealo and two friends had been asked to provide security at the party, co