Car hit by gunfire on northbound I-5 in Lynnwood
Jul 14, 2021, 9:15 AM | Updated: 9:17 am
NB I-5 closed after a shooting in Lynnwood. (Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
(Photo courtesy of WSDOT)
A shooting on north Interstate 5 near 44th Avenue in Lynnwood briefly had all lanes blocked early Wednesday morning.
3 more incidents with debris thrown onto Seattle freeway, another suspect arrested
At approximately 3:30 a.m., the victim says they were traveling north on I-5 in Lynnwood when they observed a white Honda Accord following them very closely. The Honda changed lanes and started passing them on the right. While in the act of passing, gunfire came from the driver’s side of the Honda and struck the victim’s vehicle five times.
The victim was uninjured.
At approximately 3:30am on north I-5 near Lynnwood a vehicle was struck 5 times by gunfire. Victim advised suspect vehicle was following him closely. The suspect passed him and fired 5 rounds at his vehicle. Victim does not know who the suspect may be. Investigation ongoing. https://t.co/3eveTBKDHB
— Trooper Rocky Oliphant (@wspd7pio) July 14, 2021
Northbound I-5 was completely shut down for 15 minutes to scan for evidence.
Washington State Patrol is looking for witnesses to the incident. If you witnessed it or something suspicious in the area at that time, or if you have other relevant information, call 425-508-0606.
This is an ongoing investigation.
