August 3, 2023
TACOMA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a shooting that occurred on northbound Interstate 5 near 38th Street in Tacoma.
The victim was driving a light blue Toyota Sienna minivan on northbound Interstate 5 around 7 p.m. on July 24, 2023, just south of 38th Street. As the Sienna took the 38th St/state Route 16 exit, a dark blue GMC Yukon was apparently attempting to slow traffic behind it. As the victim merged to exit to South 38th Street, one of the GMC’s occupants brandished a black handgun and fired one round at the Sienna, striking the trunk hatch.
Thankfully no one was injured in this incident.
The suspect vehicle was described as a dark blue 1999-2005 GMC Yukon with Alaska license plates.
Witnesses have so far been unable to provide investigators with any further information about the suspect or vehicle.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or may have more information regarding the suspect vehicle and its occupants is asked to contact Detective Travis Calton at (360) 918-4032.
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Original release sent by: Trooper John Dattilo, District 1 PIO