A 22-year-old Kent man died from gunshot wounds to the chest and abdomen after he allegedly advanced with a knife at Washington State Patrol troopers on Saturday along southbound Interstate 5 in Lacey.<\/p>\n
The cause of death for Michael Anthony Rude was released on Monday by Thurston County Coroner Gary Warnock.<\/p>\n
Rude, a Washington National Guard reservist, called 911 at about 6:13 a.m. Saturday while driving a black Dodge Charger along State Route 167 in King County. He told a dispatcher that he was distraught, suicidal and had a knife, according to a State Patrol media release. He also indicated that he wanted to attack any police officer who pulled him over, that he was driving unsafely and at a high-rate of speed.<\/p>\n
Troopers stopped Rude at about 6:48 a.m. at milepost 110 at Carpenter Road. He exited the vehicle and advanced at troopers with a knife, according to the State Patrol. A trooper fired his gun and struck Rude. The troopers immediately rendered first aid until medical personnel arrived. Rude died at the scene.<\/p>\n
The male trooper involved in the shooting is an 18-year veteran of the Washington State Patrol and has been placed on paid administrative leave as per normal procedure.<\/p>\n
The multi-agency Thurston County Critical Incident Investigation Team will handle the investigation with Olympia Police Department taking the lead.<\/p>\n
Rude worked as a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service, according to his Facebook page. He went to Highline High School in Burien.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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