Authorities in Milton, Washington, are actively searching for a suspect believed to be responsible for a shooting that left a woman in critical condition. The incident occurred early Thursday morning, with police responding to a 911 call at approximately 2:30 a.m. near the intersection of 15th Avenue and Alder Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple bullet holes in the side of a residential home. Inside, they located a female victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. She was transported to a nearby hospital where she remains in critical condition. The City of Milton Police Department has confirmed that the suspect is currently at large. Detectives are present at the scene conducting an active investigation. While specific details regarding the victim's identity and the circumstances leading up to the shooting have not been released, authorities have stated that they believe the incident was isolated. The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any information that could assist in the identification or location of the suspect. This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as the investigation progresses. Residents are encouraged to check back for additional information as it becomes available from law enforcement officials.