Trooper shot at while attempting to stop car on I-405 in Tukwila
Feb 21, 2021, 7:35 PM | Updated: Feb 22, 2021, 5:57 am
(KIRO 7 image)
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Law enforcement is searching for a driver who shot at a Washington State Patrol trooper on Interstate 405 on Sunday evening in Tukwila.
Officials said a trooper was attempting to pull the vehicle over for speeding on northbound I-405 near West Valley Highway.
However, the driver did not stop, and shots were fired from the car. The trooper was not struck.
The trooper lost the car when it took the state Route 169 exit in Renton, but officials later reported that Kent police had found the car involved in the shooting at the Rock Creek Landing Apartments. However, no suspects were found.
“Trooper’s good. He’s safe; he’s well. Obviously, I can imagine he is shaken up,” Trooper Chase Van Cleave said during a briefing.
Authorities closed NB I-405 in the area of I-5 to search for evidence.
Troopers said there were three people in the car but believe it was the driver who shot at the trooper.
#Braaking. @wastatepatrol trooper was shot at trying to stop a vehicle NB 405 in the area of SR 181 in #Tukwila. Trooper was not struck. Vehicle lost taking SR 169 exit in #Renton. Trooper VanCleave on his way. More info to come.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) February 22, 2021
@kentpd located the vehicle involved in the shooting. No suspects have been located. Troopers are working with Kent officers in the area of the vehicle at this time.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) February 22, 2021
