February 17, 2022
On Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at approximately 11:19PM Mount Vernon PD attempted to execute a traffic stop for a possible stolen vehicle at College Way and Interstate 5. The vehicle failed to stop and entered northbound Interstate 5. Mount Vernon PD disengaged the traffic stop when the vehicle fled.
A Skagit County Deputy located the suspect vehicle moving and at approximately 11:46PM Sedro Woolley PD Officers attempted to reengage the vehicle at N Fruitdale Rd and McGarigle Rd. Four Officers were on scene and the preliminary information is one Sedro Woolley Officer discharged his firearm. The suspect is a 51 year old Concrete resident who was airlifted to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham.
The Critical Incident protocol was enacted and the Skagit and Island County Multiple Agency Response Team (SMART), which is comprised of detectives from Skagit and Island County law enforcement agencies, was called to investigate. Community representatives and a family liaison have been identified as required by WAC 139. The investigation is ongoing.