The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has a suspect in last week’s Issaquah bear shooting.

Although the officers received numerous calls from the public to identify the shooter, no one is expected to claim a $2,500 reward from the Humane Society to name the person, said Capt. Bill Hebner. “We’re very appreciative of the public for helping.”

WDFW is waiting for charges to be filed before releasing details about the suspect.

The Veteran’s-Day incident began when a homeowner discovered an injured 133-pound black bear stuck in a creek on his property at the intersection of Southeast Black Nugget Road and Highlands Drive Northeast.

Suspecting the bear was injured, the WDFW officers tranquilized him and removed him from the creek.

He was balling and had severe hypothermia from being in the water all night.

An onsite examination didn’t show any injuries, but an X-ray at the PAWS Center in Lynnwood revealed a small-caliber bullet in the bear’s back.

When the bear awakened the next morning, the vet tested his mobility and discovered his hind legs were paralyzed. The bear was euthanized.

“This guy was, he was in excellent condition,” said Hebner. “He was ready for hibernation.”

A couple weeks before the bear was shot, the city of Issaquah sent out a reminder to homeowners that bears often come down from the mountains this time of year for wild berries.