May 30, 2023
Rochester, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking witnesses after a man was shot and killed this afternoon in the Maytown Rest Area near Rochester.
The shooting occurred earlier just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in the parking lot of the rest area located on the southbound side of Interstate 5 near milepost 93.
The identity of the deceased will be released after next of kin has been notified. A 31-year-old Olympia man was taken into custody without incident and booked into Thurston County Jail for Murder in the second degree.
As it is early in the investigation, details are limited. Anyone who witnessed or has information related to the incident are asked to contact WSP Detective Brooke Bova at (360) 701-8284.
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