3 in custody after shooting on I-5 in Tukwila
Apr 3, 2022, 8:11 AM
The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday
Three people are in custody after a shooting on northbound Interstate 5 near Interstate 405 in Tukwila on Saturday afternoon, Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said.
Johnson said the shooting occurred around 2 p.m.
Troopers told a KIRO 7 crew at the scene that three cars were involved, and a collision happened before the shooting.
Two cars were speeding on I-5 and someone in each car opened fire on the other car, troopers said. At least 10 shots were fired.
Both cars got into a collision with a third car.
Johnson said one person was shot in the forearm but the injury was non-life-threatening. That person was taken to Harborview Medical Center for treatment and was later placed into custody.
Two others fled from the second car but were later caught by law enforcement, Johnson said.
#TrafficAlert. There has been a shooting NB 5 near 405. All lanes blocked. Cars are getting by on shoulder and HOV bypass. There are injuries but not life threatening. Suspects in custody. More information to come.
— Trooper Rick Johnson (@wspd2pio) April 2, 2022
Troopers told KIRO 7 that a backpack with two AR-15s and a handgun were found at the scene.
Troopers said they believe the shooting was provoked by road rage, adding that the number of altercations between drivers is getting out of control.
“It is through the roof,” trooper Richard Allen said. “We’re having more and more of these types so situations every day. Shootings are up. Road rage incidents are up, and really the best thing I would just say is, if somebody cuts you off, take a breath. Try to protect each other out there. Try to keep each other safe.”
All lanes were blocked but have since been reopened.
This is the 20th shooting this year on a state road in King County that troopers are investigating.
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