August 28, 2023
King County: At approximately 3:25am on Sunday morning, August 27, 2023, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual stating he was shot at SB SR 167 near Ellingson.
Troopers contacted the victim and obtained more details. The victim stated he was traveling SB SR 167 in his 2019 grey Honda Accord when a dark grey Toyota Highlander passed him and then brake checked him. He proceeded to pass the Toyota at which time the Toyota sped up and passed him again and proceeded to fire a handgun at his vehicle. Thankfully he sustained no injuries.
The victim described the driver as a middle aged bald Asian male and also believed it was the right rear passenger that fired at his vehicle. Below is a picture of the suspect vehicle.
WSP detectives are seeking any witnesses that may have been in the area or anyone with information on this vehicle or the suspect. Please contact Detecitive Olsen at Franklin.Olsen@wsp.wa.gov.
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Original release sent by Trooper Rick Johnson, District 2 PIO