The Washington State Patrol is investigating a “road rage shooting” that took place March 25 on State Route 167 near Grady Way, near Renton.<\/p>\n
According to the state patrol, no injuries resulted from the incident.<\/p>\n
Washington State Patrol communications received a 911 call at approximately 7:20 p.m. March 25 from an individual reporting an unidentified gunman had fired a single shot at their vehicle approximately 20 minutes prior.<\/p>\n
According to the state patrol, the individual stated a black Jeep Cherokee attempted to pass them as they traveled northbound on State Route 167. As a result of traffic, the Jeep was unable to pass.<\/p>\n
Near the intersection of Grady Way, the driver of the black Jeep tossed a fast-food cup at the individual’s vehicle, and the individual threw a hydro flask back at the Jeep.<\/p>\n
According to the state patrol, at a red light the driver of the Jeep pulled up next to the victim’s vehicle and fired a single shot from a handgun. The individual accelerated through the red light to flee from the suspect and proceeded to drive back to their residence.<\/p>\n
Back at home, the individual said they noticed a bullet hole in the right front fender, according to state patrol. A trooper confirmed the existence of a bullet hole upon arrival at the individual’s residence and that the bullet was lodged in the wheel well.<\/p>\n
The Washington State Patrol has requested assistance from the public on the incident, seeking witnesses and information on the shooting. Email Detective Russ Haake at Russ.Haake@wsp.wa.gov.<\/p>\n
The news release described the suspect as a man in his 30s, Black, with a small beard.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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