September 15, 2022
SPANAWAY – A motorist was shot at by the driver of another vehicle at the intersection of State Route 7 and Cross Base Highway. Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the fleeing vehicle and driver.
On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at approximately 1:45 p.m., an orange Dodge Charger sedan was stopped northbound on SR-7 to turn left onto Cross-Base Highway. The driver of a silver Audi sedan pulled beside the Dodge’s passenger side and fired multiple shots at the stopped vehicle. The driver of the Dodge accelerated and turned left onto Cross Base Highway toward Spanaway Loop Road South. The Audi’s driver followed and fired additional shots at the Dodge, striking its passenger side twice before continuing westbound toward Spanaway Loop Road South. Thankfully, the driver of the driver of the Dodge was not injured.
Witnesses described the driver of the Audi as a white male with facial scars and dark hair. The front passenger was described as a white female with red and yellow hair. While unable to determine the vehicle’s exact model and license plate information, witnesses stated the Audi had Washington state license plates containing the letter “Q.”
WSP Detectives request assistance in locating the suspect and vehicle. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Detective Travis Calton at (360) 918-4032.
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