We're talking about Liberal Seattle here. Liberals are against gun ownership by default. He had a concealed weapon, and the moment he fired that gun in public, he became a criminal. Criminals don't need permits for "concealed weapons".
I am saying, compared to CA, it is easy to get a CCW in WA.
Now, reading that this guy was an ex gang banger, he might have arrests which would have disqualified him during the background check.
I am sure it will come out.
Yippee Ki Yeah!
Washington is a "shall issue" state for residents AND non-residents.